The Barton Mystery (1932 film)
The Barton Mystery is a 1932 British crime film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Ursula Jeans, Ellis Jeffreys and Lyn Harding.[1] It was based on the play The Barton Mystery by Walter C. Hackett.
| The Barton Mystery | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Henry Edwards |
| Produced by | Herbert Wilcox |
| Written by | Walter C. Hackett (play) |
| Starring | Ursula Jeans Ellis Jeffreys Lyn Harding |
Production company | British and Dominions |
| Distributed by | Paramount British Pictures |
Release date | November 1932 |
Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
It was made at Elstree Studios as a second feature for release by Paramount Pictures.[2] At the time Paramount was spending more on its quota films than other Hollywood companies.
Cast
- Ursula Jeans as Ethel Standish
- Ellis Jeffreys as Lady Marshall
- Lyn Harding as Beverly
- Ian Swinley as Richard Standish
- Wendy Barrie as Phyllis Grey
- Joyce Bland as Helen Barton
- Tom Helmore as Harry Maitland
- O.B. Clarence as Sir Everard Marshall
- Franklyn Bellamy as Gerald Barton
- Wilfred Noy as Griffiths
References
- http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/60059
- Chibnall p.266
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.
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