Captivation
1931 British film by John Harvel
- 19 May 1931 (1931-05-19)
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Captivation is a 1931 British romantic comedy film directed by John Harvel and starring Conway Tearle, Betty Stockfeld and Violet Vanbrugh.It was shot at the Beaconsfield Studios near London.[1] A second feature, it has been classified as a quota quickie.[2]
Synopsis
The film takes place on the French Riviera where a young woman attempts to attract a famous novelist.
Cast
- Conway Tearle as Hugh Somerton
- Betty Stockfeld as Ann Moore
- Violet Vanbrugh as Lady Froster
- Marilyn Mawn as Muriel Froster
- A. Bromley Davenport as Colonel Jordan
- Louise Tinsley as Fluffy
- Frederick Volpe as Skipper
- George De Warfaz as Clerk
- Dorothy Black as Adventuress
References
Bibliography
- 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
- Captivation at IMDb
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