
Yellow Sands
“Brings the fresh breezes of Devonshire to the screen, full of real people and capturing the spirit of the West Country.”
Synopsis
Village romance and gossip collide amongst the West Country fisherfolk of Yellow Sands, as the Varwell family gathers to celebrate the birthday of their aging matriarch, Jennifer. Apart from her Communist nephew, faithful companion and sozzled brother, everyone pays their homage with one eye towards shoring up their expected inheritances - but Jennifer may have her own ideas when she finally makes out her will.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Herbert Brenon
- Screenplay & Story
- Rodney Ackland
- Original Score
- Hubert Bath
- Original Title
- Yellow Sands
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Brenon
Rodney Ackland, Eden Phillpotts, Adelaide Phillpotts
Hubert Bath
Walter J. Harvey
Flora Newton
Walter C. Mycroft
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Brenon
Director
Rodney Ackland
Screenplay
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Flora Newton
Editor
Hubert Bath
Original Music Composer
Walter C. Mycroft
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow Sands
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yellow Sands about?
Village romance and gossip collide amongst the West Country fisherfolk of Yellow Sands, as the Varwell family gathers to celebrate the birthday of their aging matriarch, Jennifer. Apart from her Communist nephew, faithful companion and sozzled brother, everyone pays their homage with one eye towards shoring up their expected inheritances - but Jennifer may have her own ideas when she finally makes out her will.
Who directed Yellow Sands?
Yellow Sands was directed by Herbert Brenon.
Who stars in Yellow Sands?
The principal cast of Yellow Sands includes Marie Tempest, Belle Chrystall, Wilfrid Lawson, Robert Newton, Patrick Barr.
When was Yellow Sands released and how long is it?
Yellow Sands was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Yellow Sands?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yellow Sands was composed by Hubert Bath.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Yellow Sands?
Yellow Sands holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).

















