Silent Dust (1949)
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
Release Date: February 1, 1949
Cast
- Sally Gray - Angela Rawley
- Derek Farr - Maxwell Oliver
- Nigel Patrick - Simon Rawley
- Stephen Murray - Robert Rawley
- Beatrice Campbell - Joan Rawley
- George Woodbridge - Foreman
- Seymour Hicks - Lord Clandon
- Marie Lohr - Lady Clandon
- Edgar Norfolk - Simpson
- James Hayter - Pringle
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.