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The Impassive Footman
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Wikipedia article
'The Impassive Footman' is a 1932 British, low-budget "quota quickie" drama film directed by Basil Dean and starring Owen Nares, Betty Stockfeld, Allan Jeayes and George Curzon. The film's sets were designed by Edward Carrick. It was also released under the alternative title 'Woman in Bondage'.
Plot
On a cruise ship, Mrs Marwood becomes involved in a platonic relationship with the ship's doctor who treats her hypochondriac husband. This leads to a series of violent quarrels, all witnessed by the family's footman who is the only one who knows entirely what is going on.
Cast
* Owen Nares as Bryan Daventry
* Betty Stockfeld as Grace Marwood
* Allan Jeayes as John Marwood
* George Curzon as Simpson
* Aubrey Mather as Doctor Bartlett
* Frances Rose Campbell as Mrs Angers
* Florence Harwood as Mrs Hoggs
References
Bibliography
* Low, Rachael. 'Filmmaking in 1930s Britain'. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
* Perry, George. 'Forever Ealing'. Pavilion Books, 1994.
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