The Informer (1929 film)

The Informer
Directed by	Arthur Robison
Written by	Liam O'Flaherty (novel) Benn W. Levy Rolf E. Vanloo
Starring	Lya De Putti Lars Hanson Warwick Ward Carl Harbord
Cinematography	Werner Brandes Theodor Sparkuhl
Edited by	Emile de Ruelle
Music by	Hubert Bath Harry Stafford
Production company	British International Pictures
Distributed by	Wardour Films
Release date	17 October 1929
Running time	83 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

The Informer is a 1929 British Part-talkie drama film directed by Arthur Robison and starring Lya De Putti, Lars Hanson, Warwick Ward and Carl Harbord. The picture was based on the novel The Informer by Liam O'Flaherty. In the film, a man betrays his best friend, a member of a terrorist organisation, to the authorities and is then pursued by the other members of the organisation. The later, better known, remake The Informer (1935) was directed by John Ford.

Production

The film was made at Elstree Studios by British International Pictures as the sound revolution was taking place. The film was made with a soundtrack, sound effects and talking scenes. A fully silent version was also released. Robison was one of a number of Germans engaged to work in the British Film Industry following the Film Act of 1927.

Cast

• Lya De Putti - Katie Fox
• Lars Hanson - Gypo Nolan
• Warwick Ward - Dan Gallagher
• Carl Harbord - Francis McPhilip
• Dennis Wyndham - Murphy
• Janice Adair - Bessie
• Daisy Campbell - Mrs McPhillip
• Craighall Sherry - Mulholland
• Ray Milland - Sharpshooter
• Ellen Pollock - Prostitute
• Johnny Butt - Publican

External links

• The Informer at IMDb