The Happy Ending (1931 film)
| The Happy Ending | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Millard Webb |
| Written by | Sidney Gilliat H. Fowler Mear |
| Produced by | L'Estrange Fawcett |
| Starring | George Barraud Daphne Courtney Alfred Drayton |
| Cinematography | Percy Strong |
| Edited by | R.E. Dearing |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Gaumont British Distributors |
Release date | October 1931 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Happy Ending is a 1931 British drama film directed by Millard Webb and starring George Barraud, Daphne Courtney and Alfred Drayton.[1] Its plot concerns a father who deserted his family some years before returning home only to find his wife has told his children and neighbours that he died as a hero when he abandoned them. A silent version The Happy Ending had been made in 1925 based on the same play.
It was made at Lime Grove Studios.[2] The film's sets were designed by Andrew Mazzei.
Cast
- George Barraud as Dennis Craddock
- Daphne Courtney as Mollie Craddock
- Alfred Drayton as Life of the party
- Anne Grey as Mildred Craddock
- Benita Hume as Yvonne
- Cyril Raymond as Anthony Fenwick
- Irene Russell as Wife
- Dolores Judson as Passenger
References
- ^ http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/62464
- ^ Wood p.71
Bibliography
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927–1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
External links
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