The Glittering Sword
Synopsis
A boy travels to the city to look for his father, and gets caught up in quest to find a magical sword that will end war. Made in 1929 by the pupils and teachers of Altrincham County High School, written and directed by their schoolmaster Ronald Gow. Filmed in Dartmouth, it opened at the Altrincham Picture Theatre on 29th November 1929, and was distributed across the UK.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Ronald Gow
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Gow
- Original Title
- The Glittering Sword
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 32m
- Production Studios
- Altrincham County High School
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ronald Gow
Ronald Gow
Jack Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Ronald Gow
Director
Jack Williams
Director of Photography
Ronald Gow
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Glittering Sword
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What is The Glittering Sword about?
A boy travels to the city to look for his father, and gets caught up in quest to find a magical sword that will end war. Made in 1929 by the pupils and teachers of Altrincham County High School, written and directed by their schoolmaster Ronald Gow. Filmed in Dartmouth, it opened at the Altrincham Picture Theatre on 29th November 1929, and was distributed across the UK.
Who directed The Glittering Sword?
The Glittering Sword was directed by Ronald Gow.
Who stars in The Glittering Sword?
The principal cast of The Glittering Sword includes Arnold Whitehead, Tommy Hampson, L. Galloway, A.I. Gregory, H. Mitchell.
When was The Glittering Sword released and how long is it?
The Glittering Sword was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 32m.