South Riding
Originally released in 1938. South Riding is a drama/romance film. directed by Victor Saville. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Edna Best, Ralph Richardson, and Edmund Gwenn
Synopsis
Winifred Holtby realised that Local Government is not a dry affair of meetings and memoranda:- but 'the front-line defence thrown up by humanity against its common enemies of sickness, poverty and ignorance.' She built her story around six people working for a typical County Council:- Beneath the lives of the public servants runs the thread of their personal drama. Our story tells how a public life affects the private life; and how a man's personal sufferings make him what he is in public. " Corruption, intrigue and romance in a Yorkshire setting. A country squire whose wife is in a mental hospital becomes attracted to a crusading local schoolmistress.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Victor Saville Productions
- London Films Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Riding about?
Winifred Holtby realised that Local Government is not a dry affair of meetings and memoranda:- but 'the front-line defence thrown up by humanity against its common enemies of sickness, poverty and ...
Who directed South Riding?
South Riding was directed by Victor Saville.
How long is South Riding?
South Riding has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was South Riding released?
South Riding was released on August 1, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in South Riding?
The main cast of South Riding includes Edna Best, Ralph Richardson, Edmund Gwenn, Ann Todd, Marie Lohr.