The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love (1930)

Comedy skit shown as part of a theatrical revue. 'The picture is supposed to be a Hollywood drama of English life, wildly burlesqued, and in the middle of projection Maisie Gay stands up in the stalls, protests, argues with the players on the screen, and then steps into the picture. Finally a chorus of duchesses steps from screen to stage and the revue becomes tri-dimensional.' (Kinematograph Weekly)

Director: Walter Creighton
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 11 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Beverley Nichols, Vivian Ellis
Production: British Instructional Films Ltd.
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Walter Creighton
More Films in Genre: Comedy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love about?
Comedy skit shown as part of a theatrical revue. 'The picture is supposed to be a Hollywood drama of English life, wildly burlesqued, and in the middle of projection Maisie Gay stands up in the stalls, protests, argues with the players on the screen, and then steps into the picture. Finally a chorus of duchesses steps from screen to stage and the revue becomes tri-dimensional.' (Kinematograph Weekly)
Who directed The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love?
The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love was directed by Walter Creighton.
Who stars in The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love?
The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love stars Maisie Gay, Roy Royston, Douglas Byng, Ada May.
How long is The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love?
The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love?
The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love is a Comedy film.
Where was The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love produced?
The Shaming of the True: A Simple Tale of British Mother Love was produced in United Kingdom.