Canaries Sometimes Sing
Synopsis
Geoffrey and his wife Anne are trapped in a stifling marriage, which neither feels able to leave. When Geoffrey's boyhood friend, Ernest, and his new wife, Elma, come for a long visit, it's soon apparent that their marriage is equally unhappy. As Ernest and Anne strike up a supposedly secret affair, Geoffrey and Elma do everything they can to encourage their spouses' infidelity, whilst also pretending to be blissfully unaware of it.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Walls
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Lonsdale, W.P. Lipscomb
- Original Title
- Canaries Sometimes Sing
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- British & Dominions Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Walls
Frederick Lonsdale, W.P. Lipscomb
Bernard Knowles
Duncan Mansfield
Herbert Wilcox
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Walls
Director
Herbert Wilcox
Producer
Duncan Mansfield
Editor
Bernard Knowles
Director of Photography
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What is Canaries Sometimes Sing about?
Geoffrey and his wife Anne are trapped in a stifling marriage, which neither feels able to leave. When Geoffrey's boyhood friend, Ernest, and his new wife, Elma, come for a long visit, it's soon apparent that their marriage is equally unhappy. As Ernest and Anne strike up a supposedly secret affair, Geoffrey and Elma do everything they can to encourage their spouses' infidelity, whilst also pretending to be blissfully unaware of it.
Who directed Canaries Sometimes Sing?
Canaries Sometimes Sing was directed by Tom Walls.
Who stars in Canaries Sometimes Sing?
The principal cast of Canaries Sometimes Sing includes Tom Walls, Athole Stewart, Yvonne Arnaud, Cathleen Nesbitt.
When was Canaries Sometimes Sing released and how long is it?
Canaries Sometimes Sing was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.