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THE INFORMER – 1929 – LYA DE PUTTI – SILENT – RARE DVD
Directed by Arthur Robison
Writing credits: Benn W. Levy Liam O’Flaherty – play Rolf E. Vanloo
Cinematography by Werner Brandes & Theodor Sparkuhl
Cast: Lya De Putti … Katie Fox Lars Hanson … Gypo Nolan Warwick Ward … Dan Gallagher Carl Harbord … Francis McPhillip Dennis Wyndham … Murphy Janice Adair … Bessie Daisy Campbell … Mrs. McPhillip Craighall Sherry … Mulholland Ellen Pollock … Prostitute Johnny Butt … Publican Dorothy Green Ray Milland … Sharpshooter (uncredited)
This rare 1929 version is almost identical to the John Ford remake of 1935. A hood in a fit of jealousy informs on a friend and ultimately causes his death. Presented with the original sound track of music, sound effects and part talking sequences.
Writing credits: Benn W. Levy Liam O’Flaherty – play Rolf E. Vanloo
Cinematography by Werner Brandes & Theodor Sparkuhl
Cast: Lya De Putti … Katie Fox Lars Hanson … Gypo Nolan Warwick Ward … Dan Gallagher Carl Harbord … Francis McPhillip Dennis Wyndham … Murphy Janice Adair … Bessie Daisy Campbell … Mrs. McPhillip Craighall Sherry … Mulholland Ellen Pollock … Prostitute Johnny Butt … Publican Dorothy Green Ray Milland … Sharpshooter (uncredited)
This rare 1929 version is almost identical to the John Ford remake of 1935. A hood in a fit of jealousy informs on a friend and ultimately causes his death. Presented with the original sound track of music, sound effects and part talking sequences.
