The Lunatic at Large (1921 film)

The Lunatic at Large
Directed by	Henry Edwards
Written by	George Dewhurst
Based on	The Lunatic at Large by J. Storer Clouston
Produced by	Cecil M. Hepworth
Starring	Henry Edwards Chrissie White Gwynne Herbert
Production company	Hepworth Pictures
Distributed by	Hepworth Pictures
Release date	March 1921 (1921-03)
Running time	5,800 feet
Country	United Kingdom
Languages	Silent English intertitles

The Lunatic at Large is a 1921 British silent comedy film directed by Henry Edwards and starring Edwards, Chrissie White and Gwynne Herbert. ^[1] The screenplay concerns an aristocratic matron who attempts to arrange a suitable marriage for her daughter. It is based on the novel of the same title by J. Storer Clouston. It was remade as a 1927 American film of the same title. ^[2]

Cast

• Henry Edwards as Mandell Essington
• Chrissie White as Lady Irene
• Lyell Johnstone as Baron Gauche
• Gwynne Herbert as Countess Coyley
• George Dewhurst as Dr. Welsh
• Hugh Clifton as Dr. Twiddell
• James Annand as Dr. Congleton
• P.K. Esdaile as Dr. Watson
• Buena Bent as Lady Alicia a Fyre
• John MacAndrews as Attendant

References

1. BFI.org
2. Low p.405

Bibliography

• Low, Rachael. History of the British Film, 1918-1929. George Allen & Unwin, 1971.

External links

• The Lunatic at Large at IMDb