The Devil's Maze (1929)
Another Big Gaumont-British All-Dialogue Winner!
While visiting her friend, Barbara Carlton, Frances Mildmay spends the day fox-hunting and ends up fogbound in the 'Devil's Maze' with Barbara's husband, James. When the pair lodge overnight at an inn, the innkeeper convinces James to seduce Frances. Unbeknownst to them, another family friend, Derek Riffington, is also staying at the inn and becomes aware of the liaison. But, by the time James discovers Frances is pregnant, Derek has gone missing in the Far East - leading James to suggest that, when the child is born, she should accuse Derek of having been the father.
Director: Gareth Gundrey, Sewell Collins
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: October 20, 1929
Cast
- Renee Clama - Frances Mildmay
- Hayford Hobbs - James Carlton
- Trilby Clark - Barbara Carlton
- Ian Fleming - Derek Riffington
- Gerald Rawlinson - Robin Masters
- Spencer Trevor
- Davy Burnaby - Mr Fry
- Stanley Groome
- Esme Beringer
Screenplay
- Sewell Collins (Screenplay)
- George Reston Malloch (Theatre Play)
Cinematography: Gaetano di Ventimiglia, Percy Strong
Production: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair
Keywords
suicide attempt, riding accident, miscarriage, fox hunting
More Films by Director: Gareth Gundrey, Sewell Collins
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Devil's Maze about?
- While visiting her friend, Barbara Carlton, Frances Mildmay spends the day fox-hunting and ends up fogbound in the 'Devil's Maze' with Barbara's husband, James. When the pair lodge overnight at an inn, the innkeeper convinces James to seduce Frances. Unbeknownst to them, another family friend, Derek Riffington, is also staying at the inn and becomes aware of the liaison. But, by the time James discovers Frances is pregnant, Derek has gone missing in the Far East - leading James to suggest that, when the child is born, she should accuse Derek of having been the father.
- Who directed The Devil's Maze?
- The Devil's Maze was directed by Gareth Gundrey, Sewell Collins.
- Who stars in The Devil's Maze?
- The Devil's Maze stars Renee Clama, Hayford Hobbs, Trilby Clark, Ian Fleming, Gerald Rawlinson, Spencer Trevor.
- How long is The Devil's Maze?
- The Devil's Maze has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is The Devil's Maze?
- The Devil's Maze is a Drama film.
- Where was The Devil's Maze produced?
- The Devil's Maze was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Devil's Maze?
- The themes of The Devil's Maze include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.