The Ware Case
1920s murder mystery with a fabulous twist.
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Fri 26 Sep 20:40 NFT2
Dynamic and surprisingly cinematic adaptation of Lydia Hayward's famous stage courtroom drama, concerning a murder mystery with a fabulous twist.
Accompanied by Neil Brand.
This dynamic and surprisingly cinematic adaptation of the famous stage courtroom drama concerns a murder mystery with a fabulous twist. It was adapted from a popular play by Lydia Hayward: one of many female screenwriters who are beginning to be rediscovered as a result of the Festival's interest in the work of women film-makers. This unexpected gem might never have come to light without the Festival.
- Directed by:
- Manning Haynes
- Cast:
- Stewart Rome, Betty Carter, Ian Fleming
- Country:
- UK
- Year:
- 1928
- Running time:
- c90min
