Sensation (1936 film)
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motion picture |
| Founded | 1936 |
| Founder | Brian Desmond Hurst (director) |
| Products | Crime film |
Sensation is a British crime movie from 1936, helmed by director Brian Desmond Hurst, featuring performances by John Davis Lodge and Diana Churchill. The plot centers on a crime reporter who uncovers the truth behind a murder by examining clues found among the deceased's belongings.
Cast
- John Lodge portraying Pat Heston
- Diana Churchill as Masie Turnpit
- Francis Lister in the role of Richard Grainger
- Joan Marion as Mrs Grainger
- Margaret Vyner playing Claire Lindsay
- Jerry Verno as Spikey
- Richard Bird as Henry Belcher
- Athene Seyler in the character of Madame Henry
- Dennis Wyndham as Spurge
- Henry Oscar portraying Superintendent Stainer
- Anthony Holles as Clarke
- Martin Walker in the role of Dimmitt
- Sybil Grove as Mrs Spurge
- Leslie Perrins playing Strange
- Felix Aylmer as Lord Bouverie
Reception
In his 1937 critique for The Spectator, Graham Greene expressed dissatisfaction with the film’s casting choices, narrative structure, and editing quality. While he commended the acting of Holles, Seyler, and Marion, he found the remainder of the ensemble restrictive. Greene pointed out that the plot suffered from a lack of credibility due to misleading subplots, an illogical romance, humor influenced by American cinema, and an unrealistic depiction of the 'murder gang'.
External links
- www.briandesmondhurst.org – Official website dedicated to director Brian Desmond Hurst, containing a comprehensive filmography including Sensation