May 24, 2012

Films

Stormy Weather – 1935 | 74 mins | Comedy | B&W

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Plot Synopsis

Stormy Weather

Aldwych farce involving, Polotski (Andrews Engelmann), a sinister Russian who, years ago, had been married to a French woman, Louise. Believing him to be dead, she has become the wife of Sir Duncan Cragg (Tom Walls), a prominent social figure. Polotski, realising this, decides to use his prior knowledge of her to his advantage. One evening when her husband is away with another woman, Polotski kidnaps her. On his return, Sir Duncan discovers his wife is missing and sets off to Chinatown in search of her, unaware of the brutal nature of her first husband. Determined to fight back, Sir Duncan sets out to destroy Polotski and his evil empire.

Production Team

Tom Walls: Director
Alex Vetchinsky: Art Direction
Philip Tannura: Cinematography
Joe Strassner: Costume Design
Alfred Roome: Film Editing
Louis Levy: Music Direction
Michael Balcon: Producer
Ben Travers: Script
H Hand: Sound Department

Cast

Tom Walls: Sir Duncan Craggs
Ralph Lynn: Mr Penny
Yvonne Arnaud: Louise
Robertson Hare: Mr Bullock
Norma Varden: Mrs Bullock
Davy Burnaby: Merritt
Andrews Engelmann: Polotsky



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