The Maid of the Mountains is a 1932 film based on the long-running stage musical The Maid of the Mountains.[1] It was directed by Lupino Lane.[2]
| The Maid of the Mountains | |
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| Directed by | Lupino Lane |
| Written by | Scenario: Victor Kendall Frank Miller Edwin Greenwood Screen adaptation: Douglas Furber Lupino Lane |
| Based on | musical play by Frederick Lonsdale |
| Produced by | John Maxwell |
| Starring | Harry Welchman Nancy Brown Betty Stockfeld |
| Cinematography | Claude Friese-Greene Arthur Crabtree |
| Edited by | Leslie Norman |
| Music by | Harold Fraser-Simson Lyricist: Harry Graham Musical direction: Idris Lewis |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Wardour Films (UK) |
Release date |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Nancy Brown as Teresa
- Harry Welchman as Baldasare
- Betty Stockfeld as Angela Malona
- Albert Burdon as Tonio
- Garry Marsh as Beppo
- Renee Gadd as Vittoria
- Wallace Lupino as Crumpet
- Dennis Hoey as Orsino
- Gus McNaughton as General Malona
- Val Guest as Party Guest
Critical reception
editPerth's The West Australian wrote in November 1932, "the most important production for some time from the British International studios at Elstree, was screened to the trade in London on September 17 last and was enthusiastically received by exhibitors and the trade Press. 'The Maid of the Mountains' is, of course, the screen version of one of the most popular musical comedies the stage has known. It was directed by Lupino Lane and photographed by Claude Finese Greene, one of England's leading cameramen. Two Australian girls, Nancy Brown and Betty Stockfield, play important roles of Teresa and Angela, and Miss Brown's singing of the popular melodies is said to be most effective...The 'Daily Film Renter' says that 'The Maid of the Mountains' is a feast of melody and humour, wholesome and entertaining throughout its length. The 'Cinema' says it has sparkling comedy, charming romance, striking spectacle and lilting music effectively put over, the camera work and recording being first class. There will be large audiences for this film when it is shown in Perth next year";[3] whereas more recently, TV Guide concluded that "The production, unfortunately, is flat and lifeless, without any of the jauntiness needed for it to work."[4]
References
edit- ^ Goble, Alan (1 January 1999). The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter. ISBN 9783110951943 – via Google Books.
- ^ "The Maid of the Mountains (1932) - Lupino Lane - Cast and Crew - AllMovie". AllMovie.
- ^ "THE MAID OF THE MOUNTAINS". West Australian. 11 November 1932. p. 2 – via Trove.
- ^ "The Maid Of The Mountains". TVGuide.com.
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