Cape Forlorn
“They were swept away on an undercurrent of tense emotion!”
Synopsis
William Kell, the keeper of a lighthouse on a lonely stretch of coastline, marries cabaret dancer Eileen. His young wife, however, goes on to have an affair with Henry Cass, the handsome assistant later taken on by her husband; when she then begins to flirt with a stranger who is rescued from the wreck of a motor-launch, a chain of shocking events is set in motion...
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E.A. Dupont
- Screenplay & Story
- E.A. Dupont, Victor Kendall
- Original Score
- John Reynders
- Original Title
- Cape Forlorn
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E.A. Dupont
E.A. Dupont, Victor Kendall, Frank Harvey
John Reynders
Jack E. Cox, Claude Friese-Greene
A.C. Hammond
E.A. Dupont
Department Leadership Roster
E.A. Dupont
Screenplay
Jack E. Cox
Director of Photography
Claude Friese-Greene
Director of Photography
Victor Kendall
Screenplay
A.C. Hammond
Editor
E.A. Dupont
Director
E.A. Dupont
Producer
Frank Harvey
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cape Forlorn
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What is Cape Forlorn about?
William Kell, the keeper of a lighthouse on a lonely stretch of coastline, marries cabaret dancer Eileen. His young wife, however, goes on to have an affair with Henry Cass, the handsome assistant later taken on by her husband; when she then begins to flirt with a stranger who is rescued from the wreck of a motor-launch, a chain of shocking events is set in motion...
Who directed Cape Forlorn?
Cape Forlorn was directed by E.A. Dupont.
Who stars in Cape Forlorn?
The principal cast of Cape Forlorn includes Fay Compton, Frank Harvey, Ian Hunter, Edmund Willard, Donald Calthrop.
When was Cape Forlorn released and how long is it?
Cape Forlorn was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Cape Forlorn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cape Forlorn was composed by John Reynders.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cape Forlorn?
Cape Forlorn holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).