The Veteran of Waterloo
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The Veteran of Waterloo | |
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Directed by | A. V. Bramble |
Based on | A Story of Waterloo by Arthur Conan Doyle |
Produced by | Harry Rowson |
Starring | Jerrold Robertshaw Roger Livesey Joan Kemp-Welch |
Production company | National Talkies |
Distributed by | Paramount British Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 48 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
The Veteran of Waterloo is a 1933 British short drama film directed by A. V. Bramble and starring Jerrold Robertshaw, Roger Livesey and Joan Kemp-Welch.[1] The screenplay concerns an old soldier who recounts his participation in the 1815 Battle of Waterloo. It is based on the 1894 play A Story of Waterloo by Arthur Conan Doyle. It was produced as a quota quickie for distribution by Paramount Pictures.[2]
Cast
- Jerrold Robertshaw as Corporal Gregory Brewster
- Roger Livesey as Sergeant MacDonald
- Joan Kemp-Welch as Norah Brewster
- A. B. Imeson as Colonel
- Minnie Rayner as Neighbour
References
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth 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.
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