Lost Patrol (1929 film)
| Company type | Film production company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film production |
| Headquarters | Welwyn , United Kingdom |
Lost Patrol is a silent war motion picture from 1929, originating in Britain and helmed by director Walter Summers. The cast includes Cyril McLaglen, Sam Wilkinson, and Terence Collier. This production was created by British Instructional Films at Welwyn Studios and distributed through Fox Film Corporation. It is an adaptation of the 1927 novel Patrol authored by Philip MacDonald, which later inspired a 1934 remake directed by John Ford.
Synopsis
During the First World War, a British patrol navigating the deserts of Mesopotamia endures continuous assaults from enemy forces, resulting in the progressive loss of its members.
Reception
In 1929, Time magazine reviewed the film, commenting that Walter Summers—recognized for his war-related newsreels—failed to capitalize fully on the film's potential.
Cast
- Cyril McLaglen portraying The Sergeant
- Sam Wilkinson as Sanders
- Terence Collier in the role of Corporal Bell
- Arthur B. Woods playing Lieutenant Hawkins
- Hamilton Keene as Morelli
- Fred Dyer taking on Abelson
- Charles Emerald cast as Hale
- Andrew McMaster in the role of Brown
- James Watts as Cook
- John Valentine portraying Mackay