For Valour (1937)
In this British comedy, set during the Boer War, a foot soldier saves his major's life. The officer is most grateful and puts the soldier in line for a Victoria Cross (a medal for valor). Unfortunately the well-meaning major's actions cause the soldier to be extradited back to England where he must stand trial for a series of crimes he committed before he joined the military. Later the major scours the British jails in search of the heroic lad. He finally finds him recruiting soldiers for WW I.
Director: Tom Walls
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: March 16, 1937
Cast
- Tom Walls - Doubleday
- Ralph Lynn - Major Pyke
- Veronica Rose - Phyllis Chisholm
- Joan Marion - Clare Chester
- Hubert Harben - Mr. Gallop
- Henry B. Longhurst - Inspector Harding
- Gordon James - Fowle
- Reginald Tate - Chester
- Evan Thomas - Prison Governor
- Alan Napier - General
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Tom Walls
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is For Valour about?
- In this British comedy, set during the Boer War, a foot soldier saves his major's life. The officer is most grateful and puts the soldier in line for a Victoria Cross (a medal for valor). Unfortunately the well-meaning major's actions cause the soldier to be extradited back to England where he must stand trial for a series of crimes he committed before he joined the military. Later the major scours the British jails in search of the heroic lad. He finally finds him recruiting soldiers for WW I.
- Who directed For Valour?
- For Valour was directed by Tom Walls.
- Who stars in For Valour?
- For Valour stars Tom Walls, Ralph Lynn, Veronica Rose, Joan Marion, Hubert Harben, Henry B. Longhurst.
- How long is For Valour?
- For Valour has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).