The Temptress is a 1949 British second feature ('B')[1] drama film directed by Oswald Mitchell and starring Joan Maude, Arnold Bell and Don Stannard.[2] It was written by Kathleen Butler based on the 1928 novel Juggernaut by Alice Campbell, and was made at Bushey Studios, the final film to be directed by Mitchell before his death the same year.
| The Temptress | |
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| Directed by | Oswald Mitchell |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Gilbert Church |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | S.D. Onions |
| Music by | W.L. Trytel |
Production company | Gilbert Church Productions |
| Distributed by | Ambassador Film Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Joan Maude as Lady Clifford
- Arnold Bell as Dr. Leroy
- Don Stannard as Derek Clifford
- Shirley Quentin as nurse
- John Stuart as Sir Charles Clifford
- Ferdy Mayne as Julian
- Conrad Phillips as Captain Green
Reception
editIn British Sound Films: The Studio Years 1928–1959 David Quinlan rated the film as "mediocre", writing: "Gloomy thriller with unpleasant characters."[3]
References
edit- ^ Chibnall, Steve; McFarlane, Brian (2009). The British 'B' Film. London: BFI/Bloomsbury. p. 157. ISBN 978-1-8445-7319-6.
- ^ "The Temptress". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 23 September 2024.
- ^ Quinlan, David (1984). British Sound Films: The Studio Years 1928–1959. London: B.T. Batsford Ltd. p. 250. ISBN 0-7134-1874-5.
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