Silent Dust
Synopsis
A wealthy blind man is determined to build a cricket pavilion as a memorial to his dead son, who was killed in battle in World War II. Not long before the dedication ceremony is to be held, the son shows up; it turns out that he wasn't killed in battle but deserted, and has become a blackmailer and a killer. He wants to get some money to "start a new life", but his blind father senses that something is wrong and sets out to find out what's going on.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lance Comfort
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Pertwee, Roland Pertwee
- Original Score
- Georges Auric
- Original Title
- Silent Dust
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Independent Sovereign Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lance Comfort
Michael Pertwee, Roland Pertwee
Georges Auric
Wilkie Cooper
Lito Carruthers
Nat A. Bronstein
Department Leadership Roster
Lance Comfort
Director
Michael Pertwee
Writer
Roland Pertwee
Writer
Nat A. Bronstein
Producer
Lito Carruthers
Editor
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Film Noir
Classic-era film noir, 1940 to 1959.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Dust
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What is Silent Dust about?
A wealthy blind man is determined to build a cricket pavilion as a memorial to his dead son, who was killed in battle in World War II. Not long before the dedication ceremony is to be held, the son shows up; it turns out that he wasn't killed in battle but deserted, and has become a blackmailer and a killer. He wants to get some money to "start a new life", but his blind father senses that something is wrong and sets out to find out what's going on.
Who directed Silent Dust?
Silent Dust was directed by Lance Comfort.
Who stars in Silent Dust?
The principal cast of Silent Dust includes Sally Gray, Derek Farr, Nigel Patrick, Stephen Murray, Beatrice Campbell.
When was Silent Dust released and how long is it?
Silent Dust was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Silent Dust?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silent Dust was composed by Georges Auric.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Silent Dust?
Silent Dust holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).