Kitty
Synopsis
Alex St. George, a young RFC pilot, is anxious about fighting in the First World War. He is comforted by sensitive shop assistant Kitty, and the two fall in love, marrying before Alex is sent to the front. But his snobbish mother disapproves of the match, and when Alex returns home paralysed and in a cataleptic state, Mrs. St. George plots to keep him from his wife until she can arrange an annulment. But the determined Kitty has plans of her own....
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Estelle Brody
Kitty Greenwood / Kitty St. George
John Stuart
Alex St. George
Dorothy Cumming
Mrs. St. George
Marie Ault
Sarah Greenwood
Winter Hall
John Furnival
Olaf Hytten
Leaper
Charles Ashton
Grimshaw
Charles O'Shaughnessy
Reuben (sound version)
Charles Levey
Reuben (silent version)
Elwood Fleet Bostwick
Dr. Dazeley
Charles Courtneidge
Dr. Drake (sound version)
Rex Maurice
Dr. Drake (silent version)
Gibb McLaughlin
The Electrician
Jerrold Robertshaw
The Artist
Dino Galvani
Alex's Ukulele Tutor
Release History & Theatrical Window
silent version
Festival / Special Debut
June 15, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Violet E. Powell, Raymond Wallace, Warwick Deeping
- Original Score
- W.L. Trytel
- Original Title
- Kitty
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures, Burlington Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Saville
Violet E. Powell, Raymond Wallace, Warwick Deeping
W.L. Trytel
Karl Puth, Walter Strenge
Victor Saville
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Puth
Director of Photography
Victor Saville
Producer
Victor Saville
Director
Walter Strenge
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kitty
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What is Kitty about?
Alex St. George, a young RFC pilot, is anxious about fighting in the First World War. He is comforted by sensitive shop assistant Kitty, and the two fall in love, marrying before Alex is sent to the front. But his snobbish mother disapproves of the match, and when Alex returns home paralysed and in a cataleptic state, Mrs. St. George plots to keep him from his wife until she can arrange an annulment. But the determined Kitty has plans of her own....
Who directed Kitty?
Kitty was directed by Victor Saville.
Who stars in Kitty?
The principal cast of Kitty includes Estelle Brody, John Stuart, Dorothy Cumming, Marie Ault, Winter Hall.
When was Kitty released and how long is it?
Kitty was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Kitty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kitty was composed by W.L. Trytel.
Is Kitty based on a book or true story?
Kitty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Warwick Deeping".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kitty?
Kitty holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).