Under a Cloud is a 1937 British comedy film directed by George King and starring Betty Ann Davies, Edward Rigby, Hilda Bayley. The screenplay concerns a man who returns from Australia and tries to reconcile with his estranged family.
| Under a Cloud | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | George King |
| Written by | Gordon Francis |
| Produced by | George King |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Hone Glendinning |
| Edited by | John Seabourne Sr. |
| Music by | Jack Beaver |
Production company | George King Productions |
| Distributed by | Paramount British Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
It was made at Shepperton Studios as a quota quickie for release by Paramount Pictures.[1] The film still survives, unlike a number of quota quickies.
Cast
edit- Edward Rigby as Jimmy Forbes
- Betty Ann Davies as Diana Forbes
- Hilda Bayley as Rosalyn Forbes
- Bernard Clifton as Georges Forbes
- Moira Reed as Mary Jessyl
- Peter Gawthorne as Sir Edmond Jessyl
- Renee Gadd as Judy St. John
- Billy Watts as Rodney Marsh
- Brian Buchel as Arnold Gill
- Jack Vyvian as Inspector Bryan
- Howard Douglas as Gambler on Ship
References
edit- ^ Wood, p. 97
Bibliography
edit- Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.
- Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
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