The Feather

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The Feather
Directed by Leslie Hiscott
Written by Charlotte Mary Matheson (novel)
Leslie Hiscott
Produced by Julius Hagen
Starring Jameson Thomas
Véra Flory
Randle Ayrton
Mary Clare
Cinematography Basil Emmott
Production
company
Distributed by United Artists
Release date
  • November 1929 (1929-11)
Running time
8,000 feet [1]
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguagesSound (Synchronized)
English Intertitles

The Feather is a 1929 sound British romantic drama film directed by Leslie S. Hiscott, based on the 1927 novel of the same name by Charlotte Mary Matheson, and starring Jameson Thomas, Véra Flory, Randle Ayrton and Mary Clare. While the film has no audible dialog, it features a synchronized musical score, singing and sound effects. The film was made by the independent producer Julius Hagen at Elstree Studios.

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Music

The film featured two theme songs which are entitled "Within The Garden Of My Heart" and "The Three Roses."

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  1. Low p.364