Keepers of Youth | |
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Directed by | Thomas Bentley |
Written by | Walter C. Mycroft Frank Launder Thomas Bentley |
Based on | Keepers of Youth by Arnold Ridley |
Produced by | John Maxwell |
Starring | Garry Marsh Ann Todd Robin Irvine John Turnbull |
Cinematography | James Wilson |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Wardour Films |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
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