Yellow Sands
Brings the fresh breezes of Devonshire to the screen, full of real people and capturing the spirit of the West Country.
1938 · 1h 9m Comedy
Overview
Village romance and gossip collide amongst the West Country fisherfolk of Yellow Sands, as the Varwell family gathers to celebrate the birthday of their aging matriarch, Jennifer. Apart from her Communist nephew, faithful companion and sozzled brother, everyone pays their homage with one eye towards shoring up their expected inheritances - but Jennifer may have her own ideas when she finally makes out her will.
Director and cast
- Marie Tempest as Jennifer Varwell
- Belle Chrystall as Lydia Blake
- Wilfrid Lawson as Richard Varwell
- Robert Newton as Joe Varwell
- Patrick Barr as Arthur Varwell
- Amy Veness as Mary Varwell
- Coral Browne as Emma Copplestone
- Drusilla Wills as Minnie Masters
- Muriel Johnston as Nellie Masters
- Edward Rigby as Tom Major
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