High Treason
“The peace picture”
Synopsis
In the near future, political tensions escalate between the empires of United Europe and the Atlantic States.
Top Cast
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Benita Hume
Evelyn Seymour
Basil Gill
President of Europe
Humberston Wright
Dr. Seymour
Jameson Thomas
Michael Deane
Edith Barker Bennett
(uncredited)
James Carew
(uncredited)
Alf Goddard
(uncredited)
Judd Green
(uncredited)
Clifford Heatherley
(uncredited)
Hayford Hobbs
(uncredited)
Raymond Massey
(uncredited)
Wally Patch
(uncredited)
Rène Ray
(uncredited)
Irene Rooke
(uncredited)
Milton Rosmer
(uncredited)
John Singer
(uncredited)
Kiyoshi Takase
(uncredited)
Henry Vibart
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sound version
Festival / Special Debut
March 13, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
- Screenplay & Story
- L'Estrange Fawcett
- Original Score
- Louis Levy, Quentin Maclean
- Original Title
- High Treason
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation, Tiffany Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Elvey
L'Estrange Fawcett, Noel Pemberton-Billing
Louis Levy, Quentin Maclean
Percy Strong
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Elvey
Director
Percy Strong
Director of Photography
L'Estrange Fawcett
Screenplay
Louis Levy
Original Music Composer
Quentin Maclean
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About High Treason
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is High Treason about?
In the near future, political tensions escalate between the empires of United Europe and the Atlantic States.
Who directed High Treason?
High Treason was directed by Maurice Elvey.
Who stars in High Treason?
The principal cast of High Treason includes Benita Hume, Basil Gill, Humberston Wright, Jameson Thomas, Edith Barker Bennett.
When was High Treason released and how long is it?
High Treason was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for High Treason?
The original motion picture soundtrack for High Treason was composed by Louis Levy, Quentin Maclean.