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01/02/1949 Drama 1h 22m
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Overview

A wealthy blind man is determined to build a cricket pavilion as a memorial to his dead son, who was killed in battle in World War II. Not long before the dedication ceremony is to be held, the son shows up; it turns out that he wasn't killed in battle but deserted, and has become a blackmailer and a killer. He wants to get some money to "start a new life", but his blind father senses that something is wrong and sets out to find out what's going on.

  1. Lance Comfort

    Director

  2. Michael Pertwee

    Writer

  3. Roland Pertwee

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Sally Gray

    Angela Rawley

  2. Derek Farr

    Maxwell Oliver

  3. Nigel Patrick

    Simon Rawley

  4. Stephen Murray

    Robert Rawley

  5. Beatrice Campbell

    Joan Rawley

  6. George Woodbridge

    Foreman

  7. Seymour Hicks

    Lord Clandon

  8. Marie Lohr

    Lady Clandon

  9. Edgar Norfolk

    Simpson

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Reviews

A review by CyrusPK
Written by CyrusPK on 2017-12-14
Silent Dust was a surprising discovery - an essentially stage-originated piece shot with a careful cinematic eye.
One extended sequence captures at one point how a blind man might perceive events that have occurred around him, creating a visual impression of things he has heard and conceived of. A fascinating piece of pure cinema.
Another sequence involves a flashback where a character recollects in narration heroic acts whilst the actuality of the history is shown visually. Again a great use of the cinematic art.
The outcome of the story is reasonably predictable but guided by the sheer...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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