Caravan
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Synopsis
During the last half of the 19th century writer Richard Darrell saves Don Carlos from two robbers, and is entrusted by Don Carlos to take a valuable necklace to Spain. Richard leaves his fiancé, Oriana, and starts the trip. He meets Wycroft, a henchman for Sir Francis Castteldow, an aristocrat out to steal Oriana from Richard. The latter is assaulted, robbed and nearly killed and, as a result, loses his memory. He marries a gypsy girl, Rosal, while Oriana, thinking him dead marries the dastardly Sir Francis. Everybody will meet again. Complications will arise.
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Stewart Granger
Richard Darrell
Jean Kent
Rosal
Anne Crawford
Oriana Camperdene
Dennis Price
Sir Francis Castleton
Robert Helpmann
Wycroft
Gerard Heinz
Don Carlos
Enid Stamp-Taylor
Bertha (as Enid Stamp Taylor)
David Horne
Camperdene
John Salew
Diego
Arthur Goullet
Suiza
Julian Somers
Manoel
Pete Murray
Juan (as Peter Murray)
Gypsy Petulengro
Paco
Sylvie St. Clair
Marie (as Sylvia St. Clair)
Henry Morrell
Cumbermere
Victoria Campbell
Fanny
Mabel Constanduros
Woman
Josef Ramart
Jose
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Crabtree
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Pertwee
- Original Title
- Caravan
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Crabtree
Roland Pertwee, Eleanor Smith
Stephen Dade
Charles Knott
Harold Huth, Maurice Ostrer
Department Leadership Roster
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
Arthur Crabtree
Director
Roland Pertwee
Screenplay
Harold Huth
Producer
Stephen Dade
Director of Photography
Charles Knott
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
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Caravan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Caravan about?
During the last half of the 19th century writer Richard Darrell saves Don Carlos from two robbers, and is entrusted by Don Carlos to take a valuable necklace to Spain. Richard leaves his fiancé, Oriana, and starts the trip. He meets Wycroft, a henchman for Sir Francis Castteldow, an aristocrat out to steal Oriana from Richard. The latter is assaulted, robbed and nearly killed and, as a result, loses his memory. He marries a gypsy girl, Rosal, while Oriana, thinking him dead marries the dastardly Sir Francis. Everybody will meet again. Complications will arise.
Who directed Caravan?
Caravan was directed by Arthur Crabtree.
Who stars in Caravan?
The principal cast of Caravan includes Stewart Granger, Jean Kent, Anne Crawford, Dennis Price, Robert Helpmann.
When was Caravan released and how long is it?
Caravan was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Is Caravan based on a book or true story?
Caravan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eleanor Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Caravan?
Caravan holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).