The Flaw is a 1933 British thriller film directed by Norman Walker and starring Henry Kendall, Eric Maturin and Phyllis Clare.[1] It was written by Brandon Fleming, and was made as a quota quickie at Wembley Studios.[2] It was remade in 1955 with the same title.[3]
| The Flaw | |
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| Directed by | Norman Walker |
| Written by | Brandon Fleming |
| Produced by | Patrick K. Heale |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Eric Cross |
Production company | Patrick K. Heale Productions |
| Distributed by | Paramount British Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- Henry Kendall as John Millway
- Eric Maturin as James Kelver
- Phyllis Clare as Laura Kelver
- Eve Gray as Irene Nelson
- Douglas Payne as Inspector Barnes
- Sydney Seaward as Sergeant
- Vera Gerald as Mrs. Mamby
- Elsie Irving
- E.A. Williams
Reception
editPicturegoer wrote: "It is quite ingenious, if not wholly convincing, and the technical qualities are sound."[4]
Picture Show wrote: "Thrilling murder melodrama ... Here and there the development is a little unconvincing, and the trouble the victim goes to to polish off his murderer by his own method seems quite unnecessary. Nevertheless, it is entertaining and well acted."[5]
TV Guide called it a "Nicely constructed thriller," and gave it two out of five stars.[6]
References
edit- ↑ "The Flaw". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- ↑ Chibnall, Steve (2007). Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute. p. 272. ISBN 978-1844571550.
- ↑ "The Flaw". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- ↑ "The Flaw". Picturegoer. 3 (147): 26. 17 March 1934. ProQuest 1776925603.
- ↑ "The Flaw". Picture Show. 30 (777): 19. 24 March 1934. ProQuest 1880320287.
- ↑ "The Flaw". TV Guide. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019.