The Wonderful Story (1932 film)

The Wonderful Story is a 1932 British drama film directed by Reginald Fogwell and starring Wyn Clare, John Batten and Moore Marriott. It was based on the 1921 short story of the same name written by I.A.R. Wylie, which had previously been turned into a 1922 silent film of the same title. A quota quickie, it was largely shot on location in Devon.

Premise

A paralysed farmer watches as the girl he intends to marry falls in love with his brother.

Cast

• Wyn Clare as Mary Richards
• John Batten as John Martin
• Eric Bransby Williams as Bob Martin
• Moore Marriott as Zacky Richards
• J. Fisher White as Parson
• Sam Livesey as Doctor
• Ernest Lester as Amos

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.

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