The Middle Watch (1930 film)

The Middle Watch is a 1930 British comedy film directed by Norman Walker and starring Owen Nares, Jacqueline Logan, Jack Raine and Dodo Watts.[1] It was based on a play of the same name by Ian Hay. (The play is mentioned by David Niven in his memoir, along with Ann Todd who had a minor role in it). The film's sets were designed by John Mead.

The Middle Watch
Owen Nares, Jacqueline Logan and Jack Raine in a scene from the film.
Directed byNorman Walker
Written byIan Hay (play)
Stephen King-Hall (play)
Frank Launder
Norman Walker
Produced byJohn Maxwell
StarringOwen Nares
Jacqueline Logan
Jack Raine
Dodo Watts
CinematographyJack E. Cox
Claude Friese-Greene
Edited byEmile de Ruelle
Sam Simmonds
Production
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Distributed byWardour Films
Release date
  • 24 October 1930 (1930-10-24)
Running time
72 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

The film was made by British International Pictures at its Elstree Studios. It was later remade in 1940 by the same company.

Cast

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Reception

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The film was voted the best British movie of 1931.[2]

References

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  1. ^ BFI.org
  2. ^ ""SUNSHINE SUSIE"". The Daily News (HOME ed.). Perth. 19 August 1933. p. 19. Retrieved 4 March 2013 – via National Library of Australia.
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