The Manxman (1929)

director	Alfred Hitchcock
producer	John Maxwell
writer	Eliot Stannard (adaptation)
story by	Hall Caine (original novel)
starring	Carl Brisson
	Malcolm Keen
	Anny Ondra
cinematographer	Jack E. Cox
editor	Emile de Ruelle
running time	88 minutes (7,932 feet)
colour	black & white
sound mix	silent with English intertitles
aspect ratio	1.33:1
studio	British International Pictures
distributor	Wardour Films (UK)
availability	DVD
film-1449 (add your rating)

Synopsis

Despite their differing backgrounds, fisherman Pete and lawyer Philip have been life long friends on the Isle of Man. Pete wants to marry Kate, the landlord's daughter at the local inn, however Kate's father doesn't think he is good enough. Pete leaves the island to seek his fortune abroad and entrusts Kate to Philip, but they start to be attracted to each other.

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DVD Releases

released in 2008

Laquelle des Trois (1928) / Manxman (1929) - Studio Canal (France, 2008) R2 PAL 1.33:1

released in 2007

	The Manxman (1929) - Lionsgate (USA, 2007) - part of a box set R1 NTSC 1.33:1
	The Manxman (1929) - Optimum Releasing (UK, 2007) - part of a box set R2 PAL 1.33:1

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Cast and Crew

Directed by:

• Alfred Hitchcock
• Frank Mills - assistant director

Starring:

• Carl Brisson - Pete Quilliam
• Malcolm Keen - Philip Christian
• Anny Ondra - Kate Cregeen
• Randle Ayrton - Caesar Cregeen
• Clare Greet - Mother
• Kim Peacock - Ross Christian
• Nellie Richards - Wardress

Produced by:

• John Maxwell

Written by:

• Hall Caine - original novel
• Eliot Stannard

Photographed by:

• Jack E Cox

Edited by:

• Emile de Ruelle