Darby and Joan (1937 film)
Darby and Joan is a 1937 British drama film directed by Syd Courtenay and starring Peggy Simpson, Ian Fleming, Tod Slaughter and Mickey Brantford.[1] The film is a quota quickie, made at Elstree Studios for release by MGM.[2]
| Darby and Joan | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Syd Courtenay |
| Produced by | Nat Ross |
| Written by | Syd Courtenay |
| Starring | Peggy Simpson Ian Fleming Mickey Brantford Tod Slaughter |
| Cinematography | John Silver |
Production company | Rock Studios |
| Distributed by | MGM |
Release date | February 1937 |
Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Peggy Simpson - Joan Templeton
- Ian Fleming - Sir Ralph Ferris
- Mickey Brantford - Yorke Ferris
- Tod Slaughter - Mr Templeton
- Audrene Brier - Connie
- Pamela Bevan - Darby Templeton
- Ella Retford - Nurse
- Harvey Braban - Coroner
Alternate version
- As of 2018, a cropped and shortened down to 45 minutes 16 mm version entitled "She's My Darling" released in 1949 is known to still exist.[3][4]
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References
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The British 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
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