Widecombe Fair (film)
| Industry | Film production |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Products | Films |
Widecombe Fair is a 1928 British silent comedy-drama film helmed by director Norman Walker. The cast includes William Freshman, Marguerite Allan, Moore Marriott, and Judd Green. Produced under the banner of British International Pictures and released through Wardour Films, this movie is an adaptation of a 1913 novel by Eden Phillpotts, which draws inspiration from the traditional folk tune "Widecombe Fair." The storyline follows a farmer who manages to save his property by discovering hidden treasure.
Cast
- William Freshman as The Lover
- Marguerite Allan as The Daughter
- Wyndham Standing as The Squire
- Violet Hopson as The Widow
- Moore Marriott as Uncle Tom Cobleigh
- George Cooper as The Farmer
- Aubrey Fitzgerald as The Bailiff
- Eva Llewellyn as The Wife
- Judd Green as The Landlord
External links
- Widecombe Fair available on BFI Player (UK access only)