Suspense (1930 film)
| Industry | Film production |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Elstree , United Kingdom |
Key people | Walter Summers (director and producer) |
| Products | Films |
Suspense is a British war motion picture from 1930, both directed and produced by Walter Summers. The cast features Mickey Brantford, Cyril McLaglen, and Jack Raine. This production was undertaken by British International Pictures at their Elstree Studios, with battle scene effects overseen by Cliff Richardson. The film’s visual environment was crafted by art director John Mead (art director). It is an adaptation of Patrick MacGill's theatrical work, also titled Suspense.
Premise
Set during the First World War, the story follows a British squad entrenched in a position, unaware that German forces are tunneling underneath them.
Cast
- Mickey Brantford portraying Private Pettigrew
- Cyril McLaglen as Cyril McClusky
- Jack Raine in the role of Captain Wilson
- Hay Petrie playing Scruffy
- Fred Groves as Private Lomax
- Percy Parsons in the role of Private Brett
- Syd Crossley as Corporal Brown
- Hamilton Keene portraying an Officer
Financials
With a production cost of $50,000, the film generated roughly $150,000 in revenue, marking it as a financially successful project during its era.