Old English
Synopsis
An old man unethically provides an income for his two grandchildren.
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⭐ Old English (1930) Full Movie | George Arliss | Pre Code Drama | Public Domain
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-07-05
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George Arliss
Sylvanus Heythorp
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Rosamund Larne
Harrington Reynolds
Gilbert Farney
Reginald Sheffield
Bob Pillin
Betty Lawford
Phyllis
Murray Kinnell
Charles Ventnor
Ivan F. Simpson
Joe Pillin
Leon Janney
Jock
Ethel Griffies
Adela Heythorp
Joan McLain
Molly
Henry Morell
Meller
Herbert Bunston
Mr. Brownbee
H. Cooper
Westgate - a Shareholder
Charles E. Evans
Appleby - a Shareholder
Henrietta Goodwin
Letty - Larne's Maid
C. Morgan
Winkley
John Rogers
Budgeon - a Shareholder
Larry Winton
Clerk
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Maude T. Howell, Walter Anthony, John Galsworthy
- Original Title
- Old English
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Maude T. Howell, Walter Anthony, John Galsworthy
James Van Trees
Owen Marks
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Earl Luick
Costume Design
Owen Marks
Editor
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
John Galsworthy
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old English
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What is Old English about?
An old man unethically provides an income for his two grandchildren.
Who directed Old English?
Old English was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Old English?
The principal cast of Old English includes George Arliss, Doris Lloyd, Harrington Reynolds, Reginald Sheffield, Betty Lawford.
When was Old English released and how long is it?
Old English was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.