The Flaw is a 1933 British thriller film directed by Norman Walker and starring Henry Kendall, Eric Maturin and Phyllis Clare. It was made as a quota quickie at Wembley Studios,[1] and was remade in 1955 with the same title.[2]
| The Flaw | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Norman Walker |
| Written by | Brandon Fleming |
| Produced by | Patrick K. Heale |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Eric Cross |
Production company | Patrick K. Heale Productions |
| Distributed by | Paramount British Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Henry Kendall as John Millway
- Eric Maturin as James Kelver
- Phyllis Clare as Laura Kelver
- Eve Gray as Irene Nelson
- Douglas Payne as Inspector Barnes
- Sydney Seaward as Sergeant
- Vera Gerald as Mrs. Mamby
- Elsie Irving
- E.A. Williams
Critical reception
editTV Guide called it a "Nicely constructed thriller," and gave it two out of five stars.[3]
References
edit- ^ Chibnall p.272
- ^ "The Flaw".
- ^ "The Flaw".
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
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