The Bondman is a 1929 British silent adventure directed by Herbert Wilcox and starring Norman Kerry, Frances Cuyler, and Donald Macardle. It was based on the 1890 novel The Bondman by Hall Caine.
The film was made at Cricklewood Studios.Wood p.65 Because it was made as a silent film at a time when sound film was taking over it was only able to secure release as a second feature.Chibnall p.7
Hall Caine enjoyed the final film.
Cast Norman Kerry as Jason Frances Cuyler as Greeba Fairbrother Donald Macardle as Michael Henry Vibart as Father Ferrati Harold Saxon-Snell as Testa Judd Green as Adam Fairbrother Florence Vie as Mrs. Fairbrother Edward O'Neill as Father Dora Barton as Mother Charles Emerald as Captain
See also The Bondman (1916) The Red Samson (1917)
References
Bibliography Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007. Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
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