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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1937-07-21
Languageen
Runtime1h 23m
Production

London Films Productions

7.0(2)
•1937•1h 23m

Action for Slander

Drama

Overview

A bankrupt officer, accused of cheating at cards, defends his honour with a writ.

Director
Tim Whelan
Writing & Screenplay
Miles Malleson
Cinematography
Harry Stradling Sr.

Principal Cast

21 credited
Clive Brook
Clive BrookAnn Daviot
Ann Todd
Ann ToddAnn Daviot
Margaretta Scott
Margaretta ScottJosie Bradford
Arthur Margetson
Arthur MargetsonCapt. Hugh Bradford
Ronald Squire
Ronald SquireCharles Cinderford
Athole Stewart
Athole StewartLord Pontefract
Percy Marmont
Percy MarmontSir Bernard Roper (as Frank Celier)
AH
Anthony HollesJohn Grant
Kate Cutler
Kate CutlerThe Dowager
Enid Stamp-Taylor
Enid Stamp-TaylorJenny

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