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Colonel Blood

1934 · 98 min

A stately old-fashioned historical adventure that ambles through intrigue and courtroom talk with theatrical charm.

Directed by
W.P. Lipscomb
Starring
Frank Cellier, Anne Grey, Mary Lawson
Overview
'1670. Irish patriot caught stealing Crown Jewels talks his way to pardon.' (British Film Catalogue)

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Directed by
W.P. Lipscomb
Starring
Frank Cellier, Anne Grey, Mary Lawson
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • crime
    • betrayal
    • power
    • justice
    • identity
    Places
    • big city
    • prison
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Action4
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism6
    Romance2
    Tension4
    Darkness4
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Directed by
    W.P. Lipscomb
    Starring
    Frank Cellier, Anne Grey, Mary Lawson, Allan Jeayes, Hay Petrie, Hilda Trevelyan, Arthur Chesney, Stella Arbenina
    Cinematography
    George Stretton
    Runtime
    98 min

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