South Riding (1938)
Winifred Holtby realised that Local Government is not a dry affair of meetings and memoranda:- but 'the front-line defence thrown up by humanity against its common enemies of sickness, poverty and ignorance.' She built her story around six people working for a typical County Council:- Beneath the lives of the public servants runs the thread of their personal drama. Our story tells how a public life affects the private life; and how a man's personal sufferings make him what he is in public. " Corruption, intrigue and romance in a Yorkshire setting. A country squire whose wife is in a mental hospital becomes attracted to a crusading local schoolmistress.
Director: Victor Saville
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: August 1, 1938
Cast
- Edna Best - Sarah Barton
- Ralph Richardson - Robert Carne
- Edmund Gwenn - Alfred Huggins
- Ann Todd - Madge Carne
- Marie Lohr - Mrs. Beddows
- Milton Rosmer - Alderman Snaith
- John Clements - Joe Astell
- Edward Lexy - Mr. Holly
- Joan Ellum - Lydia Holly
- Glynis Johns - Midge Carne
Screenplay
- Ian Dalrymple (Screenplay)
- Donald Bull (Screenplay)
- Winifred Holtby (Novel)
Cinematography: Harry Stradling Sr.
Production: Victor Saville Productions, London Films Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Victor Saville
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is South Riding about?
- Winifred Holtby realised that Local Government is not a dry affair of meetings and memoranda:- but 'the front-line defence thrown up by humanity against its common enemies of sickness, poverty and ignorance.' She built her story around six people working for a typical County Council:- Beneath the lives of the public servants runs the thread of their personal drama. Our story tells how a public life affects the private life; and how a man's personal sufferings make him what he is in public. " Corruption, intrigue and romance in a Yorkshire setting. A country squire whose wife is in a mental hospital becomes attracted to a crusading local schoolmistress.
- Who directed South Riding?
- South Riding was directed by Victor Saville.
- Who stars in South Riding?
- South Riding stars Edna Best, Ralph Richardson, Edmund Gwenn, Ann Todd, Marie Lohr, Milton Rosmer.
- How long is South Riding?
- South Riding has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is South Riding?
- South Riding is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was South Riding produced?
- South Riding was produced in United Kingdom.