Under a Cloud is a 1937 British comedy film directed by George King and starring Betty Ann Davies, Edward Rigby, Hilda Bayley. The screenplay concerns a man who returns from Australia and tries to reconcile with his estranged family.

It was made at Shepperton Studios as a quota quickie for release by Paramount Pictures. The film still survives, unlike a number of quota quickies.

Under a Cloud (film)

Cast

Edward Rigby as Jimmy Forbes

Betty Ann Davies as Diana Forbes

Hilda Bayley as Rosalyn Forbes

Bernard Clifton as Georges Forbes

Moira Reed as Mary Jessyl

Peter Gawthorne as Sir Edmond Jessyl

Renee Gadd as Judy St. John

Billy Watts as Rodney Marsh

Brian Buchel as Arnold Gill

Jack Vyvian as Inspector Bryan

Howard Douglas as Gambler on Ship

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.

Under a Cloud (film)

External links

1937 films

1937 comedy films

British comedy films

Films directed by George King

Films shot at Shepperton Studios

Films set in England

Quota quickies

British black-and-white films

Films scored by Jack Beaver

1930s English-language films

1930s British films

Under a Cloud (film)