The Stickpin is a 1933 British crime film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott and starring Henry Kendall, Betty Astell and Francis L. Sullivan.[1]
| The Stickpin | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Leslie S. Hiscott |
| Written by | Michael Barringer |
| Produced by | Herbert Smith |
| Starring | Henry Kendall Betty Astell Francis L. Sullivan |
| Cinematography | Alex Bryce |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Fox Film |
Release date |
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Running time | 44 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
It was made as a quota quickie at Beaconsfield Studios.[2] The film's sets were designed by Norman G. Arnold.
Premise edit
A man is framed for killing the blackmailer of his friend's wife.
Cast edit
- Henry Kendall as Paul Rayner
- Betty Astell as Eve Marshall
- Francis L. Sullivan as Jacob Volke
- Lawrence Anderson as Tom Marshall
- Henry Caine as Dixon
- F. Pope-Stamper as Simms
References edit
- ^ "The Stickpin (1933) | BFI". Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on 14 January 2009. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
- ^ Wood p.79
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.
External links edit
- The Stickpin at IMDb
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