Hindle Wakes
A dramatic story of a modern maiden's courage- life and love- tears and laughter- splendidly played by brilliant cast.
1927 · 2h · N/A
Drama, Romance
Directed by
Maurice Elvey
Overview
A young working-class girl causes a stir when she sneaks off for a romantic getaway with the wealthy heir of the mill where she works.
Director and cast
- Maurice Elvey Director
- Estelle Brody as Fanny Hawthorne
- John Stuart as Allan Jeffcote
- Norman McKinnel as Nathaniel Jeffcote
- Marie Ault as Mrs. Hawthorn
- Humberston Wright as Chris Hawthorne
- Gladys Jennings as Beatrice Farrar
- Irene Rooke as Mrs. Jeffcote
- Peggy Carlisle as Mary Hollins
- Arthur Chesney as Sir Timothy Farrar
- John Rowal as George Ramsbottom
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