The White Lilac is a 1935 British mystery film directed by Albert Parker and starring Basil Sydney, Judy Gunn, Claude Dampier and Percy Marmont.[1] It is based upon the play of the same name by Ladislas Fodor. It was made at Wembley Studios as a quota quickie by the British subsidiary of Fox Film.[2]

The White Lilac
Directed byAlbert Parker
Based onThe White Lilac by Ladislas Fodor
Produced byErnest Gartside
StarringBasil Sydney
Judy Gunn
Claude Dampier
CinematographyAlex Bryce
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Distributed byFox Film
Release date
  • 4 June 1935 (1935-06-04)
Running time
67 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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Several people are suspected of the murder of an unpopular villager.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ BFI.org
  2. ^ Chibnall p.286

Bibliography

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  • 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.
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