The ebullient comedy films of the 1930s brought escape and laughter to millions of British cinemagoers, enabling veteran stars of the music-hall and theatre to reach out to a wider audience – making household names of performers like Leslie Fuller, Hal Gordon, Bobby Howes, Ernest Lotinga and Gene Gerrard. Although comedy would prove to be the decade's most successful film genre, many of these classic early talkies have remained unseen since their original release. This ongoing collection showcases a wealth of rare features, each presented uncut, in brand-new transfers from the best available elements in their as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.

THE BLACK HAND GANG (1930)
Wee Georgie Wood and his gang have their sights set on a notorious villain.

Cast In Alphabetical Order

Alfred Wood as Pater Dolly Harmer as Mrs. Robinson Junior Banks as Archibald Lionel Hoare as The Other Man Viola Compton as Mater Violet Young as Winnie Wee Georgie Wood as Georgie Robinson

Crew

Directed by Monty Banks Scenario by Victor Kendall Play by Bert Lee & R.P. Weston Running Time 45 minutes. Theatrical Release 1930