Action for Slander

1937 1h 23m EN

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 2

Drama

Synopsis

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

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Clive Brook
Ann Daviot
Ann Todd
Ann Daviot
Margaretta Scott
Josie Bradford
Arthur Margetson
Capt. Hugh Bradford
Ronald Squire
Charles Cinderford
Athole Stewart
Lord Pontefract
Percy Marmont
Sir Bernard Roper (as Frank Celier)
Anthony Holles
John Grant

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tim Whelan
Writers: Miles Malleson
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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89 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tim Whelan, shot by Harry Stradling Sr.. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Hugh Stewart shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Clive Brook and Ann Todd and Margaretta Scott carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0029838 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Tim Whelan directs. Harry Stradling Sr. behind the camera. Hugh Stewart cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
289 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Tim Whelan, shot by Harry Stradling Sr.. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Hugh Stewart shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Clive Brook and Ann Todd and Margaretta Scott carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0029838 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.