The Great Day
The Great Day is a 1920 British short drama film directed by Hugh Ford and starring Hugh Ford. Alfred Hitchcock is credited as a title designer.[1] On 17 April 1921, Paramount Pictures released the film in the US at five reels (roughly 50 minutes). The film is now considered to be a lost film.[1]
| The Great Day | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Hugh Ford |
| Written by | Louis N. Parker (play) George R. Sims Eve Unsell |
| Starring | Arthur Bourchier |
| Cinematography | Hal Young |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 37 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | Silent with English intertitles |
Plot
As described in a film publication,[2] Frank Beresford (Burleigh) and Clara Borstwick (Hume) have married against the wishes of her father, Sir John Borstwick (Bourchier). Immediately following the marriage, Lillian Leeson (Albanesi), to whom Frank had formerly been married, appears with the intent to blackmail. Frank had told Clara of the former marriage and had believed that Lillian was dead. Frank goes to Paris to find a former friend that he believed to be dead who was a former husband of Lillian. He recognizes Dave Leeson (Kerr) and they return to England. Dave frustrates the attempt by Lillian to spoil Frank's happiness, and there is a reconciliation with Clara.
Cast
- Arthur Bourchier as Sir John Borstwick
- Mary Palfrey as Lady Borstwick
- Marjorie Hume as Clara Borstwick
- Bertram Burleigh as Frank Beresford
- Adeline Hayden Coffin as Mrs. Beresford (as Mrs. Hayden Coffin)
- Percy Standing as Paul Nikola
- Meggie Albanesi as Lillian Leeson
- Geoffrey Kerr as Dave Leeson
- Lewis Dayton as Lord Medway
References
- "Progressive Silent Film List: The Great Day". Silent Era. Retrieved 22 November 2008.
- "The Great Day: First British-Made Picture Doesn't Meet Expectations". Film Daily. New York City: Wyd's Films and Film Folks, Inc. 16 (3): 9. 3 April 1921. Retrieved 18 March 2014.