Captivation

1931 British film by John Harvel
  • 19 May 1931 (1931-05-19)
Running time
68 minutesCountryUnited KingdomLanguageEnglish

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

  1. ^ Wood p.72
  2. ^ Chibnall p.263

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.
  • Captivation at IMDb


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