Movie Description
The Wrecker
(1929)Overview
A criminal organizes train crashes to discredit the railway in favor of a rival bus company. The stunts in this film were groundbreaking for 1920s British cinema. A scene which has been described as "the most spectacular rail crash in cinema history" was recorded by 22 cameras.
Featured Crew
- Director : Géza von Bolváry
- Producer : Josef Somlo,Arnold Pressburger,Hermann Fellner
- Writer : Arnold Ridley,Benno Vigny,Reginald Berkeley,Bernard Merivale
- Editor : Arthur Tavares
- Cast : Carlyle Blackwell,Benita Hume,Joseph Striker,Winter Hall,Gordon Harker,Pauline Johnson,Leonard Thompson
Cast
Ambrose Barney
Mary Shelton
Roger Doyle
Sir Gerald Bartlett
William
Beryl Matchley
Rameses Ratchett
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Facts
Original TitleThe Wrecker
Status Released
Release Information
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1929-07-16
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 14m
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
