The read
It runs a compact 1h 9m.
Synopsis
Village romance and gossip collide amongst the West Country fisherfolk of Yellow Sands, as the Varwell family gathers to celebrate the birthday of their aging matriarch, Jennifer. Apart from her Communist nephew, faithful companion and sozzled brother, everyone pays their homage with one eye towards shoring up their expected inheritances - but Jennifer may have her own ideas when she finally makes out her will.
Ratings
IMDb5.3/10
Key crew
- Herbert BrenonDirector
- Rodney AcklandScreenplay
- Hubert BathOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Marie TempestJennifer Varwell
- Belle ChrystallLydia Blake
- Wilfrid LawsonRichard Varwell
- Robert NewtonJoe Varwell
- Patrick BarrArthur Varwell
- Amy VenessMary Varwell
- Coral BrowneEmma Copplestone
- Drusilla WillsMinnie Masters
- Muriel JohnstonNellie Masters
- Edward RigbyTom Major
Themes
west country