Action for Slander
Synopsis
A bankrupt officer, accused of cheating at cards, defends his honour with a writ.
Top Cast
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Clive Brook
Ann Daviot
Ann Todd
Ann Daviot
Margaretta Scott
Josie Bradford
Arthur Margetson
Capt. Hugh Bradford
Ronald Squire
Charles Cinderford
Athole Stewart
Lord Pontefract
Percy Marmont
Sir Bernard Roper (as Frank Celier)
Anthony Holles
John Grant
Kate Cutler
The Dowager
Enid Stamp-Taylor
Jenny
Morton Selten
Judge Trotter (as Morton Selton)
Francis L. Sullivan
Sir Quinton Jessops (as Francis Sullavan)
Felix Aylmer
Sir Eustace Cunninghame
Laurence Hanray
Clerk of Court (as Lawrence Hanray)
Gus McNaughton
Tandy
Googie Withers
Mary
Albert Whelan
Roper's Butler
Allan Jeayes
Colonel (as Alan Jeayes)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 14, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Whelan
- Screenplay & Story
- Miles Malleson
- Original Title
- Action for Slander
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Whelan
Miles Malleson, Mary Borden
Harry Stradling Sr.
Hugh Stewart
Victor Saville, Alexander Korda
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Whelan
Director
Victor Saville
Producer
Hugh Stewart
Editor
Joe Strassner
Costume Design
Miles Malleson
Screenplay
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Action for Slander
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What is Action for Slander about?
A bankrupt officer, accused of cheating at cards, defends his honour with a writ.
Who directed Action for Slander?
Action for Slander was directed by Tim Whelan.
Who stars in Action for Slander?
The principal cast of Action for Slander includes Clive Brook, Ann Todd, Margaretta Scott, Arthur Margetson, Ronald Squire.
When was Action for Slander released and how long is it?
Action for Slander was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Is Action for Slander based on a book or true story?
Action for Slander is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mary Borden".