Scotland Yard
"Looking For Love with Another's Eyes"
Originally released in 1930. Scotland Yard is a crime/drama film. directed by William K. Howard. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edmund Lowe, Joan Bennett, and Donald Crisp
Synopsis
A criminal fleeing a bank robbery has a chance encounter with a banker and his wife and takes a locket with both their pictures in it as a remembrance of the wife's stunning beauty. After enlisting for WWI to escape prosecution, his face is disfigured in combat, and plastic surgeons mistakenly give him the banker's face. As the banker is conveniently MIA, it gives the criminal the opportunity to plan a bank heist from the inside and also to get closer to the banker's wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 19, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Edmund Lowe
as Sir John Lasher / Dakin Barrolles
Joan Bennett
as Xandra, Lady Lasher
Donald Crisp
as Charles Fox
Georges Renavent
as Dr. Dean
Lumsden Hare
as Sir Clive Heathcote
David Torrence
as Captain Graves
Barbara Leonard
as Nurse Cecilia
Norman Ainsley
as Reggie, Xandra's Suitor
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
as Madame Rousseau, Innkeeper
Halliwell Hobbes
as Lord St. Arran
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotland Yard about?
A criminal fleeing a bank robbery has a chance encounter with a banker and his wife and takes a locket with both their pictures in it as a remembrance of the wife's stunning beauty. After enlisting...
Who directed Scotland Yard?
Scotland Yard was directed by William K. Howard.
How long is Scotland Yard?
Scotland Yard has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Scotland Yard released?
Scotland Yard was released on October 19, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Scotland Yard?
The main cast of Scotland Yard includes Edmund Lowe, Joan Bennett, Donald Crisp, Georges Renavent, Lumsden Hare.