Lilies of the Field (1934 film)

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Lilies of the Field
Directed by Norman Walker
Written by Dion Titheradge
Produced by Herbert Wilcox
Starring
Cinematography Cyril Bristow
Music by Philip Braham
Production
company
Distributed by United Artists
Release date
1934
Running time
75 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
Language English

Lilies of the Field (also known as Betty in Mayfair) is a 1934 British romantic comedy film directed by Norman Walker and starring Winifred Shotter, Ellis Jeffreys, Anthony Bushell and Claude Hulbert. [1] It was made at British and Dominion Elstree Studios. [2]

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  1. BFI.org
  2. Wood p.81

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