Underground (1928)

The Thrilling Romance of London's Underground Railways.

Underground (1928) poster

A working-class love story set in and around the London Underground of the 1920s. Two men – gentle Bill and brash Bert – meet and are attracted to the same woman on the same day at the same Underground station. But the lady chooses Bill, and Bert isn't the type to take rejection lightly...

Director: Anthony Asquith
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Stanley Rodwell
Production: BIF
Country: United Kingdom
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Themes

The Pain of Unrequited Love, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend

Keywords

love triangle, love at first sight, subway, romantic rivalry, man woman relationship, london underground, unrequited love, silent film, 1920s, shopgirl, porter, power plant, romantic rival

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Anthony Asquith
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Underground about?
A working-class love story set in and around the London Underground of the 1920s. Two men – gentle Bill and brash Bert – meet and are attracted to the same woman on the same day at the same Underground station. But the lady chooses Bill, and Bert isn't the type to take rejection lightly...
Who directed Underground?
Underground was directed by Anthony Asquith.
Who stars in Underground?
Underground stars Brian Aherne, Elissa Landi, Cyril McLaglen, Norah Baring.
How long is Underground?
Underground has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Underground?
Underground is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Underground produced?
Underground was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Underground?
The themes of Underground include: The Pain of Unrequited Love, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Unrequited Longing for a Best Friend.