Thark is a 1932 British film farce, directed by Tom Walls, with a script by Ben Travers. In addition to Walls, the film stars Ralph Lynn and Robertson Hare. The film is a screen adaptation of the original 1927 Aldwych farce play Thark. It was made at British and Dominion's Elstree Studios.
Premise Mrs. Todd is aggrieved at finding that the country house she has bought is evidently haunted. Sir Hector Benbow and his nephew, on behalf of the previous owner, set out to demonstrate that there is no ghost.
Cast Hook – Robertson Hare*"Thark", British Film Institute, accessed 14 February 2013 Warner – Marjorie Corbett Cherry Buck – Joan Brierley Lionel Todd – Claude Hulbert Mrs. Todd – Mary Brough* Sir Hector Benbow – Tom Walls* Ronald Gamble – Ralph Lynn* Lady Benbow – Beryl de Querton Kitty Stratton – Evelyn Bostock Death – Gordon James* Whittle – Hastings Lynn*
Cast members marked * were the creators of the roles in the original stage production; the Todds were surnamed "Frush" in the stage play."Aldwych Theatre", The Times, 5 July 1927, p. 14
Reception The film was popular at the box office.
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