His Wife's Mother (1932 film)
| His Wife's Mother | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Harry Hughes |
| Produced by | Walter C. Mycroft |
| Written by |
Will Scott (play) Harry Hughes |
| Starring |
Jerry Verno Molly Lamont Jack Hobbs |
| Cinematography |
Phil Grindrod Walter Harvey |
| Edited by | A.E. Bates |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Wardour Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
His Wife's Mother is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Harry Hughes and starring Jerry Verno, Molly Lamont and Jack Hobbs. It is an adaptation of the stage farce The Queer Fish by Will Scott. The film was made at Elstree Studios by British International Pictures.[1] The film's sets were designed by the art director John Mead.
Synopsis
When a newly-married man's mother-in-law sees him with another woman and mistakenly believes he is having an affair, he goes to extraordinary lengths to try and convince her otherwise. With the assistance of his valet and friend he attempts to prove that she saw his double, a dangerous jewel thief.
Cast
- Jerry Verno as Henry
- Molly Lamont as Cynthia
- Jack Hobbs as Eustace
- Renee Gadd as Tony
- Gus McNaughton as Joy
- Marian Dawson as Mrs. Trout
- Jimmy Godden as Mr. Trout
- Hal Gordon as Munro
References
- ↑ Wood p.75
Bibliography
- Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
External links
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