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The Old Man (1931 film)

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The Old Man
Directed byManning Haynes
Written byEdgar Wallace
Based onThe Old Man
by Edgar Wallace
Produced byS.W. Smith
Starring
CinematographyAlex Bryce
Production
company
Distributed byBritish Lion Film Corporation
Release date
  • 31 December 1931 (1931-12-31)
Running time
77 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

The Old Man is a 1931 British mystery film directed by Manning Haynes and starring Maisie Gay, Anne Grey and Lester Matthews. It is based on the play of the same name by Edgar Wallace, with several actors reprising their roles. The film marked the screen debut of Scottish actor Finlay Currie.[1]

It was shot at Beaconsfield Studios with sets designed by the art director Norman G. Arnold.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Alan Goble The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film 1999 p. 488

Bibliography

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  • Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
  • Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
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