To Oblige a Lady
To Oblige a Lady is a 1931 British comedy film directed by H. Manning Haynes and starring Maisie Gay, Warwick Ward, Lilian Oldland, Haddon Mason and James Carew.[1] The film is based on a play by Edgar Wallace. It was produced at Beaconsfield Studios as a quota quickie for release as a second feature.[2]
| To Oblige a Lady | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | H. Manning Haynes |
| Based on | To Oblige a Lady by Edgar Wallace |
| Produced by | S.W. Smith |
| Starring | Maisie Gay Warwick Ward Lilian Oldland Haddon Mason |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | British Lion Film Corporation |
Release date | 16 February 1931 |
Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Premise
A couple rent a luxury flat and try to pass it off as their own in order to impress a wealthy relative.[3]
Cast
- Maisie Gay as Mrs Harris
- Warwick Ward as George Pinder
- Lilian Oldland as Betty Pinder
- Haddon Mason as John Pendergast
- James Carew as Sir Henry Markham
- Annie Esmond as Mrs Higgins
References
- "To Oblige a Lady". IMDb. 16 October 1931.
- Chibnall p.266
- BFI.org
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927–1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
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