The Pointing Finger (1933 film)
1933 film
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The Pointing Finger is a 1933 British drama film directed by George Pearson and starring John Stuart, Viola Keats and Leslie Perrins.[1] The plot concerns a man who plans to murder his cousin so he can claim his earldom and an inheritance. The film was made by Twickenham Film Studios with sets designed by the art director James A. Carter. It was distributed by RKO Pictures as a quota quickie.[2] Based on the novel The Pointing Finger (1907) by "Rita," it was a remake of the 1922 film of the same name.
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Directed byGeorge Pearson
Written byH. Fowler Mear
George Pearson
George Pearson
Based onThe Pointing Finger by Eliza Margaret Humphries
Produced byJulius Hagen
| The Pointing Finger | |
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| Directed by | George Pearson |
| Written by | H. Fowler Mear George Pearson |
| Based on | The Pointing Finger by Eliza Margaret Humphries |
| Produced by | Julius Hagen |
| Starring | John Stuart Viola Keats Leslie Perrins |
| Cinematography | Ernest Palmer |
| Edited by | Lister Laurance |
| Music by | William Trytel |
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| Distributed by | RKO Pictures |
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Running time | 68 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
Cast
- John Stuart as Lord Rollestone
- Viola Keats as Lady Mary Stuart
- Leslie Perrins as James Mallory
- Michael Hogan as Patrick Lafone
- A. Bromley Davenport as Lord Edensore
- Henrietta Watson as Lady Anne Rollestone
- D.J. Williams as Grimes
- Clare Greet as Landlady
