The Return of the Rat
The Return of the Rat – 1929 | 84 mins | Crime | B&W
Plot Synopsis
The final instalment of Ivor Novello’s three films as The Rat. In this story he has deserted the underworld to marry the woman he loves, Zelie (Isabel Jeans), a lady of fashion. It does not work out and he returns to his old haunts, falling in love with a young barmaid (Mabel Poulton), but his failed marriage comes back to haunt him when he is challenged to a duel by his former wife’s lover.
Production Team
Graham Cutts: Director
Roy F Overbaugh: Cinematography
Michael Balcon: Producer
A Neil Lyons: Script
Angus MacPhail: Script
Edgar C Middleton: Script
Constance Collier): Script
Cast
Ivor Novello: Pierre \”The Rat\” Boucheron
Isabel Jeans: Zelia de Chaumet
Mabel Poulton: Lisette
Gordon Harker: Morell
Marie Ault Mere: Colline
Bernard Nedell: Henri
Scotch Kelly: Bill
Harry Terry: Alf
