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Also known as Wrecker

1929 film by Géza von Bolváry

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A criminal organizes train crashes to discredit the railway in favor of a rival bus company. The stunts in this film were groundbreaking for 1920s British cinema. A scene which has been described as "the most spectacular rail crash in cinema history" was recorded by 22 cameras.

Released: 1929-07-1674 minDir: Géza von BolváryCrime, Drama

Cast

  • Carlyle Blackwell as Ambrose Barney
  • Benita Hume as Mary Shelton
  • Joseph Striker as Roger Doyle
  • Winter Hall as Sir Gerald Bartlett
  • Gordon Harker as William
  • Pauline Johnson as Beryl Matchley

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
silent film
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Original language
German
Screenwriter
Benno Vigny
Cast member
Pauline Johnson
Cinematographer
Otto Kanturek
Narrative location
England
Duration
74
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publication date
1929-01-01
title
The Wrecker
aspect ratio (W:H)
4:3
film editor
Arthur Tavares
Commons category
The Wrecker (1929 film)
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