Rookery Nook (film)
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Release date 11 February 1930 (London) (UK)21 June 1930 (US) |
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Rookery Nook is a 1930 film farce, directed by Tom Walls, with a script by Ben Travers. It is a screen adaptation of the original 1926 Aldwych farce of the same title. The film was known in the U.S. as One Embarrassing Night.
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The film was very successful at the box office and led to a series of filmed farces.
Synopsis
Rhoda Marley seeks refuge overnight from a tyrannical stepfather in the house of Gerald Popkiss. He is alone there, as his wife is away; fearing a scandal he attempts to conceal Rhoda's presence from nosy domestic staff and his in-laws, with the help of his cousin Clive. Eventually all is explained, Gerald and his wife are reconciled, and Clive pairs off with Rhoda.
Cast
Cast members marked * were the creators of the roles in the original stage production.
Production
The film was one of a slate of movies produced by British and Dominions Film Corporation in association with His Majesty's Voice Gramophone Company. The film used the cast of the original stage production.
Reception
Rookery Nook was voted the best British movie of 1930.
According to one report, it was the most popular British film in Britain over the previous five years.
References
Rookery Nook (film) WikipediaRookery Nook (film) IMDb