Birds of Prey
“Two hearts against death...giving all to smash the mysterious crime that mocked the law- and almost defeated justice.”
Synopsis
At a reception given by Arthur Hilton at his Sussex home the conversation turns to the subject of danger, with Hilton recalling a case in which he was involved as a Natal police commissioner. In it there were three guilty persons, but only one of them was hanged; the other two were sentenced to long terms, vowing vengeance on Hilton. Unknown to him, the same two men are now among his guests, and are determined to have their revenge.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Boyd
Mollie Cunningham
Nigel Bruce
Major Fothergill
Audrey Carten
Jane
David Hawthorne
Sergeant Joe Mallet
Ellis Jeffreys
Elizabeth Green
Robert Loraine
Edward Pontefract Carter
Frank Lawton
Jimmy Hilton
Tom Reynolds
Police Constable Mallet
C. Aubrey Smith
Arthur Hilton
Warwick Ward
Edward Laverick
Jack Hawkins
Alfred
Carol Rees
Ethel
Edith Barker Bennett
Dora Gregory
George Spence
Man in Flower Shop (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dean
- Screenplay & Story
- Basil Dean
- Original Title
- Birds of Prey
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Associated Radio Pictures (ARP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dean
Basil Dean, A.A. Milne
Robert Martin, Jack MacKenzie
H. Milner Kitchin
Basil Dean
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Dean
Director
Basil Dean
Producer
Robert Martin
Director of Photography
Basil Dean
Screenplay
Jack MacKenzie
Director of Photography
H. Milner Kitchin
Editor
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Birds of Prey
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What is Birds of Prey about?
At a reception given by Arthur Hilton at his Sussex home the conversation turns to the subject of danger, with Hilton recalling a case in which he was involved as a Natal police commissioner. In it there were three guilty persons, but only one of them was hanged; the other two were sentenced to long terms, vowing vengeance on Hilton. Unknown to him, the same two men are now among his guests, and are determined to have their revenge.
Who directed Birds of Prey?
Birds of Prey was directed by Basil Dean.
Who stars in Birds of Prey?
The principal cast of Birds of Prey includes Dorothy Boyd, Nigel Bruce, Audrey Carten, David Hawthorne, Ellis Jeffreys.
When was Birds of Prey released and how long is it?
Birds of Prey was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Birds of Prey?
Birds of Prey holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).