The Informer (1929 film)
| The Informer | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Arthur Robison |
| Written by |
Liam O'Flaherty (novel) Benn W. Levy Rolf E. Vanloo |
| Starring |
Lya De Putti Lars Hanson Warwick Ward Carl Harbord |
| Music by |
Hubert Bath Harry Stafford |
| Cinematography |
Werner Brandes Theodor Sparkuhl |
| Edited by | Emile de Ruelle |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Wardour Films |
Release dates | 17 October 1929 |
Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Informer is a 1929 British Part-talkie drama film directed by Arthur Robison and starring Lya De Putti, Lars Hanson, Warwick Ward and Carl Harbord. The picture was based on the novel The Informer by Liam O'Flaherty which was more famously adapted by director John Ford in the 1935 film The Informer. In the film, a man betrays his best friend, a member of a terrorist organisation, to the authorities and is then pursued by the other members of the organisation.[1]
Production
The film was made at Elstree Studios by British International Pictures as the sound revolution was taking place. The film was made with a soundtrack, sound effects and talking scenes. A fully silent version was also released. Robison was one of a number of Germans engaged to work in the British Film Industry following the Film Act of 1927.
Cast
- Lya De Putti - Katie Fox
- Lars Hanson - Gypo Nolan
- Warwick Ward - Dan Gallagher
- Carl Harbord - Francis McPhilip
- Dennis Wyndham - Murphy
- Janice Adair - Bessie
- Daisy Campbell - Mrs McPhillip
- Craighall Sherry - Mulholland
- Ray Milland - Sharpshooter
- Ellen Pollock - Prostitute
- Johnny Butt - Publican
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