The Wrecker (1929)
The Wrecker is a British film that tells the story of a crook who organises train crashes to discredit the railway, in favour of a rival bus company. The stunts in this film were groundbreaking for 1920s British cinema A scene wich has been discribed as "the most spectacular rail crash in cinema history" was recorded by 22 cameras.
Director: Géza von Bolváry
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: July 16, 1929
Cast
- Carlyle Blackwell - Ambrose Barney
- Benita Hume - Mary Shelton
- Joseph Striker - Roger Doyle
- Winter Hall - Sir Gerald Bartlett
- Gordon Harker - William
- Pauline Johnson - Beryl Matchley
- Leonard Thompson - Rameses Ratchett
Screenplay
Cinematography: Otto Kanturek
Editing: Arthur Tavares
Country: Germany, United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Géza von Bolváry
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wrecker about?
- The Wrecker is a British film that tells the story of a crook who organises train crashes to discredit the railway, in favour of a rival bus company. The stunts in this film were groundbreaking for 1920s British cinema A scene wich has been discribed as "the most spectacular rail crash in cinema history" was recorded by 22 cameras.
- Who directed The Wrecker?
- The Wrecker was directed by Géza von Bolváry.
- Who stars in The Wrecker?
- The Wrecker stars Carlyle Blackwell, Benita Hume, Joseph Striker, Winter Hall, Gordon Harker, Pauline Johnson.
- How long is The Wrecker?
- The Wrecker has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is The Wrecker?
- The Wrecker is a Crime, Drama film.
- Where was The Wrecker produced?
- The Wrecker was produced in Germany, United Kingdom.