The Pointing Finger is a 1933 British drama film directed by George Pearson and starring John Stuart, Viola Keats and Leslie Perrins. The screenplay concerns a man who plots to murder his half-brother so he can claim his earldom and an inheritance. The film was made by Twickenham Film Studios with sets designed by the art director James A. Carter. It was distributed by RKO Pictures as a quota quickie. Based on the novel The Pointing Finger (1907) by "Rita," it was a remake of the 1922 film of the same name.
Cast
John Stuart as Lord Rollestone
Viola Keats as Lady Mary Stuart
Leslie Perrins as Honorable James Mallory
Michael Hogan as Patrick Lafone
A. Bromley Davenport as Lord Edensore
Henrietta Watson as Lady Anne Rollestone
D.J. Williams as Grimes
Clare Greet as Landlady
References
Bibliography
Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth 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.