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.
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.