Silent Dust (1949)

Silent Dust (1949) poster

A wealthy blind man is determined to build a cricket pavilion as a memorial to his dead son, who was killed in battle in World War II. Not long before the dedication ceremony is to be held, the son shows up; it turns out that he wasn't killed in battle but deserted, and has become a blackmailer and a killer. He wants to get some money to "start a new life", but his blind father senses that something is wrong and sets out to find out what's going on.

Director: Lance Comfort
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 82 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Georges Auric
Cinematography: Wilkie Cooper
Editing: Lito Carruthers
Production: Independent Sovereign Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lance Comfort
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silent Dust about?
A wealthy blind man is determined to build a cricket pavilion as a memorial to his dead son, who was killed in battle in World War II. Not long before the dedication ceremony is to be held, the son shows up; it turns out that he wasn't killed in battle but deserted, and has become a blackmailer and a killer. He wants to get some money to "start a new life", but his blind father senses that something is wrong and sets out to find out what's going on.
Who directed Silent Dust?
Silent Dust was directed by Lance Comfort.
Who stars in Silent Dust?
Silent Dust stars Sally Gray, Derek Farr, Nigel Patrick, Stephen Murray, Beatrice Campbell, George Woodbridge.
How long is Silent Dust?
Silent Dust has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is Silent Dust?
Silent Dust is a Drama film.
Where was Silent Dust produced?
Silent Dust was produced in United Kingdom.