Black Diamonds (1932)
Inspired by the Cadeby Main pit disaster, this is former miner and amateur director Charles Hanmer's innovative and audaciously ambitious feature debut. It's the tale of brassy Yorkshireman John Morgan's (played by Dewsbury's Beckett Bould) quest to convince an MP to finance a film about pit life. Threading stories about safety and technology with sketches of miners' hobbies, it's a holistic portrait of Barnsley pitmen.
Director: Charles Hanmer
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: December 31, 1932
Cast
- Beckett Bould - John Morgan
- Jennie Stevens - Mrs. Morgan
- Norman Astridge - John Martin MP
- Jenny Morgan - The Child
Screenplay
Production: Hamper Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Charles Hanmer
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Diamonds about?
- Inspired by the Cadeby Main pit disaster, this is former miner and amateur director Charles Hanmer's innovative and audaciously ambitious feature debut. It's the tale of brassy Yorkshireman John Morgan's (played by Dewsbury's Beckett Bould) quest to convince an MP to finance a film about pit life. Threading stories about safety and technology with sketches of miners' hobbies, it's a holistic portrait of Barnsley pitmen.
- Who directed Black Diamonds?
- Black Diamonds was directed by Charles Hanmer.
- Who stars in Black Diamonds?
- Black Diamonds stars Beckett Bould, Jennie Stevens, Norman Astridge, Jenny Morgan.
- How long is Black Diamonds?
- Black Diamonds has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Black Diamonds?
- Black Diamonds is a Drama film.
- Where was Black Diamonds produced?
- Black Diamonds was produced in United Kingdom.