The Vicar of Bray (1937)
The Vicar of Bray is a satirical description of an individual fundamentally changing his principles to remain in ecclesiastical office as external requirements change around him. The religious upheavals in England from 1533 to 1559 and from 1633 to 1715 made it almost impossible for any individual to comply with the successive religious requirements of the state.
Director: Henry Edwards
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: May 9, 1937
Cast
- Stanley Holloway - The Vicar of Bray
- Hugh Miller - King Charles I
- K. Hamilton Price - Prince Charles Stuart
- Felix Aylmer - Earl of Brendon
- Margaret Vines - Lady Norah Brendon
- Garry Marsh - Sir Richard Melross
- Esmond Knight - Dennis Melross
- Martin Walker - Sir Patrick Condon
- Eve Gray - Meg Clancy
- Kitty Kirwan - Molly
Screenplay
- Anson Dyer (Original Story)
Music: H. Baynton Power
Cinematography: William Luff
Editing: R.T. Verrall
Production: Julius Hagen Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Henry Edwards
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Vicar of Bray about?
- The Vicar of Bray is a satirical description of an individual fundamentally changing his principles to remain in ecclesiastical office as external requirements change around him. The religious upheavals in England from 1533 to 1559 and from 1633 to 1715 made it almost impossible for any individual to comply with the successive religious requirements of the state.
- Who directed The Vicar of Bray?
- The Vicar of Bray was directed by Henry Edwards.
- Who stars in The Vicar of Bray?
- The Vicar of Bray stars Stanley Holloway, Hugh Miller, K. Hamilton Price, Felix Aylmer, Margaret Vines, Garry Marsh.
- How long is The Vicar of Bray?
- The Vicar of Bray has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is The Vicar of Bray?
- The Vicar of Bray is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Vicar of Bray produced?
- The Vicar of Bray was produced in United Kingdom.