South Riding
Synopsis
Winifred Holtby realised that Local Government is not a dry affair of meetings and memoranda:- but 'the front-line defence thrown up by humanity against its common enemies of sickness, poverty and ignorance.' She built her story around six people working for a typical County Council:- Beneath the lives of the public servants runs the thread of their personal drama. Our story tells how a public life affects the private life; and how a man's personal sufferings make him what he is in public. " Corruption, intrigue and romance in a Yorkshire setting. A country squire whose wife is in a mental hospital becomes attracted to a crusading local schoolmistress.
Top Cast
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Edna Best
Sarah Barton
Ralph Richardson
Robert Carne
Edmund Gwenn
Alfred Huggins
Ann Todd
Madge Carne
Marie Lohr
Mrs. Beddows
Milton Rosmer
Alderman Snaith
John Clements
Joe Astell
Edward Lexy
Mr. Holly
Joan Ellum
Lydia Holly
Glynis Johns
Midge Carne
Josephine Wilson
Mrs. Holly
Gus McNaughton
Tadman
Herbert Lomas
Castle
Peggy Novak
Bessie Warbuckle
Lewis Casson
Lord Sedgmire
Felix Aylmer
Chairman of Council
Jean Cadell
Miss Dry
Skelton Knaggs
Reg. Aythorne
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Dalrymple, Donald Bull
- Original Title
- South Riding
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Victor Saville Productions, London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Saville
Ian Dalrymple, Donald Bull, Winifred Holtby
Harry Stradling Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Saville
Director
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Ian Dalrymple
Screenplay
Donald Bull
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Riding
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What is South Riding about?
Winifred Holtby realised that Local Government is not a dry affair of meetings and memoranda:- but 'the front-line defence thrown up by humanity against its common enemies of sickness, poverty and ignorance.' She built her story around six people working for a typical County Council:- Beneath the lives of the public servants runs the thread of their personal drama. Our story tells how a public life affects the private life; and how a man's personal sufferings make him what he is in public. " Corruption, intrigue and romance in a Yorkshire setting. A country squire whose wife is in a mental hospital becomes attracted to a crusading local schoolmistress.
Who directed South Riding?
South Riding was directed by Victor Saville.
Who stars in South Riding?
The principal cast of South Riding includes Edna Best, Ralph Richardson, Edmund Gwenn, Ann Todd, Marie Lohr.
When was South Riding released and how long is it?
South Riding was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is South Riding based on a book or true story?
South Riding is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Winifred Holtby".