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Directed by Arthur Maude
Written by Cyril Campion (play)
N. W. Baring-Pemberton
John Cousins
Produced by Ivar Campbell
Starring Henry Kendall
Dorothy Bartlam
Francis X. Bushman
Cinematography George Stretton
Production
company
Sound City Films
Distributed by Butcher's Film Service
Release date
21 October 1932
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Watch Beverley is a 1932 British comedy film directed by Arthur Maude and starring Henry Kendall, Dorothy Bartlam and Francis X. Bushman. [1] It was adapted from a play by Cyril Campion. It was shot at Shepperton Studios outside London. [2]

Contents

Premise

A British diplomat becomes entangled with a ring of international criminals.

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References

  1. "Watch Beverly (1932)". Film Forever. Archived from the original on 13 January 2009.
  2. Wood p.76

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