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The Glittering Sword

September 29, 1929 0h 32m

Originally released in 1929. The Glittering Sword is a fantasy film. directed by Ronald Gow. At just 32 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Arnold Whitehead, Tommy Hampson, and L. Galloway

Synopsis

A boy travels to the city to look for his father, and gets caught up in quest to find a magical sword that will end war. Made in 1929 by the pupils and teachers of Altrincham County High School, written and directed by their schoolmaster Ronald Gow. Filmed in Dartmouth, it opened at the Altrincham Picture Theatre on 29th November 1929, and was distributed across the UK.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 29, 1929 96 years ago
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Runtime 0h 32m 32 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Altrincham County High School

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Glittering Sword about?

A boy travels to the city to look for his father, and gets caught up in quest to find a magical sword that will end war. Made in 1929 by the pupils and teachers of Altrincham County High School, wr...

Who directed The Glittering Sword?

The Glittering Sword was directed by Ronald Gow.

How long is The Glittering Sword?

The Glittering Sword has a runtime of 0 hours and 32 minutes (32 minutes total).

When was The Glittering Sword released?

The Glittering Sword was released on September 29, 1929 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Glittering Sword?

The main cast of The Glittering Sword includes Arnold Whitehead, Tommy Hampson, L. Galloway, A.I. Gregory, H. Mitchell.