The Narrow Corner
Synopsis
An Englishman sought for murder, tries to escape fate to South Seas island.
Top Cast
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Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Fred Blake
Patricia Ellis
Louise Frith
Ralph Bellamy
Eric Whittenson
Dudley Digges
Doctor Saunders
Arthur Hohl
Captain Nichols
Reginald Owen
Mr. Frith
Henry Kolker
Mr. Blake, Fred's Father
William V. Mong
Jack Swan
Willie Fung
Ah Kay, Saunder's Servant
Sidney Toler
Ryan, the Go-Between
Everett Brown
Oo Tan
Hans Fuerberg
Policeman
Oscar 'Dutch' Hendrian
Barfly
Edwin Maxwell
The Man Fred Killed
Josef Swickard
Dutch Constable
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Presnell Sr.
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun, Cliff Hess
- Original Title
- The Narrow Corner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Robert Presnell Sr., W. Somerset Maugham
Bernhard Kaun, Cliff Hess
Tony Gaudio
Herbert I. Leeds
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Alfred E. Green
Director
Robert Presnell Sr.
Screenplay
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Herbert I. Leeds
Editor
Cliff Hess
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Narrow Corner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Narrow Corner about?
An Englishman sought for murder, tries to escape fate to South Seas island.
Who directed The Narrow Corner?
The Narrow Corner was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in The Narrow Corner?
The principal cast of The Narrow Corner includes Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Patricia Ellis, Ralph Bellamy, Dudley Digges, Arthur Hohl.
When was The Narrow Corner released and how long is it?
The Narrow Corner was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Narrow Corner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Narrow Corner was composed by Bernhard Kaun, Cliff Hess.
Is The Narrow Corner based on a book or true story?
The Narrow Corner is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W. Somerset Maugham".