Elstree Story (1952)
Starting in 1927 when the first film, The White Sheik, was made there, Elstree Story features excerpts from over forty productions – including Hitchcock’s Blackmail, the first feature-length British talkie ever shown – with early appearances by some of cinema’s greatest stars; it is a most memorable and evocative journey through the years.
Director: Gilbert Gunn
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: January 1, 1952
Cast
- Monty Banks - Himself
- Jack Buchanan - Himself
- Richard Todd - Himself
Production: Associated British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gilbert Gunn
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Elstree Story about?
- Starting in 1927 when the first film, The White Sheik, was made there, Elstree Story features excerpts from over forty productions – including Hitchcock’s Blackmail, the first feature-length British talkie ever shown – with early appearances by some of cinema’s greatest stars; it is a most memorable and evocative journey through the years.
- Who directed Elstree Story?
- Elstree Story was directed by Gilbert Gunn.
- Who stars in Elstree Story?
- Elstree Story stars Monty Banks, Jack Buchanan, Richard Todd.
- How long is Elstree Story?
- Elstree Story has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Elstree Story?
- Elstree Story is a Documentary film.
- Where was Elstree Story produced?
- Elstree Story was produced in United Kingdom.