Yellow Sands(1938)
Brings the fresh breezes of Devonshire to the screen, full of real people and capturing the spirit of the West Country.
Yellow Sands Synopsis
Village romance and gossip collide amongst the West Country fisherfolk of Yellow Sands, as the Varwell family gathers to celebrate the birthday of their aging matriarch, Jennifer. Apart from her Communist nephew, faithful companion and sozzled brother, everyone pays their homage with one eye towards shoring up their expected inheritances - but Jennifer may have her own ideas when she finally makes out her will.
Yellow Sands (1938) is a comedy film directed by Herbert Brenon, released on July 7, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 9m. It stars Marie Tempest, Belle Chrystall, Wilfrid Lawson and Robert Newton.
- Director:
- Herbert Brenon
- Writers:
- Eden Phillpotts, Adelaide Phillpotts, Rodney Ackland
- Producers:
- Walter C. Mycroft
- Cinematographer:
- Walter J. Harvey
- Composer:
- Hubert Bath
- Production:
- Associated British Picture Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Yellow Sands Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Marie Tempest
Marie Tempest
as Jennifer Varwell
- Belle Chrystall
Belle Chrystall
as Lydia Blake
Wilfrid Lawson
as Richard Varwell
Robert Newton
as Joe Varwell
Patrick Barr
as Arthur Varwell
Amy Veness
as Mary Varwell
Coral Browne
as Emma Copplestone
Drusilla Wills
as Minnie Masters
- Muriel Johnston
Muriel Johnston
as Nellie Masters
Edward Rigby
as Tom Major
Key crew
Directed by Herbert Brenon, written by Eden Phillpotts, Adelaide Phillpotts and Rodney Ackland, produced by Walter C. Mycroft.
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Who stars in Yellow Sands?
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The main cast of Yellow Sands (1938) includes Marie Tempest, Belle Chrystall, Wilfrid Lawson, Robert Newton and Patrick Barr. The film was directed by Herbert Brenon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Yellow Sands released?
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Yellow Sands was released on July 7, 1938 and runs for 1h 9m.