The W Plan
Synopsis
A tense WWI spy thriller in which Colonel Duncan Grant (British star Brian Aherne, in his first talking role), parachutes into Germany to gather intelligence on the enemy’s secret ‘W Plan’ and to assist Allied POWs in digging escape tunnels.
Top Cast
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Brian Aherne
Col. Duncan Grant
George Merritt
Ulrich Muller
C.M. Hallard
Commander-in-Chief
Frederick Lloyd
Col. Jervois
B. Gregory
Flight Commander Mayne
Mary Jerrold
Frau Muller
Madeleine Carroll
Rosa Hartmann
Clifford Heatherley
Proprietor
Austin Trevor
Captain of Military Police
Norah Howard
Lady of the Town
Cameron Carr
Otto Cedern
Milton Rosmer
President of Court Martial
Alfred Drayton
Prosecutor
Charles Paton
Defence Counsel
Wilhelm König
Prison Commandant
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Miles Malleson, Frank Launder, Victor Saville, Graham Seton
- Original Score
- John Reynders
- Original Title
- The W Plan
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Saville
Miles Malleson, Frank Launder, Victor Saville, Graham Seton
John Reynders
Freddie Young, Werner Brandes, René Guissart
Maclean Rogers
Victor Saville
Department Leadership Roster
Miles Malleson
Writer
Maclean Rogers
Editor
Frank Launder
Writer
Victor Saville
Writer
Victor Saville
Producer
Victor Saville
Director
John Reynders
Original Music Composer
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Werner Brandes
Director of Photography
René Guissart
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The W Plan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The W Plan about?
A tense WWI spy thriller in which Colonel Duncan Grant (British star Brian Aherne, in his first talking role), parachutes into Germany to gather intelligence on the enemy’s secret ‘W Plan’ and to assist Allied POWs in digging escape tunnels.
Who directed The W Plan?
The W Plan was directed by Victor Saville.
Who stars in The W Plan?
The principal cast of The W Plan includes Brian Aherne, George Merritt, C.M. Hallard, Frederick Lloyd, B. Gregory.
When was The W Plan released and how long is it?
The W Plan was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The W Plan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The W Plan was composed by John Reynders.
Is The W Plan based on a book or true story?
The W Plan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Graham Seton".