Darby and Joan (1937 film)

Darby and Joan is a 1937 British drama film directed by Syd Courtenay and starring Peggy Simpson, Ian Fleming, Tod Slaughter and Mickey Brantford.[1] The film is a quota quickie, made at Elstree Studios for release by MGM.[2]

Darby and Joan
Directed bySyd Courtenay
Produced byNat Ross
Written bySyd Courtenay
StarringPeggy Simpson
Ian Fleming
Mickey Brantford
Tod Slaughter
CinematographyJohn Silver
Production
company
Rock Studios
Distributed byMGM
Release date
February 1937
Running time
76 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Cast

Alternate version
  • As of 2018, a cropped and shortened down to 45 minutes 16 mm version entitled "She's My Darling" released in 1949 is known to still exist.[3][4]

References
  1. BFI.org
  2. Chibnall p.288
  3. https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/shes-my-darling-2x1600ft-16mm-feature-film-1937-rare-British-film-/132498316967
  4. https://www.nitrateville.com/viewtopic.php?t=25657

Bibliography
  • Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The British of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.
  • Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
  • Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
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