The Impassive Footman
The Impassive Footman is a 1932 British, low-budget "Cinematograph [Films Act 1927|quota quickie]" drama film directed by Basil Dean and starring Owen Nares, Betty Stockfeld, Allan Jeayes and George [Curzon (actor)|George Curzon]. The film's sets were designed by Edward Carrick. It was also released under the alternative title Woman in Bondage.
Plot
On a cruise ship, Mrs Marwood becomes involved in a platonic relationship with the ship's doctor who treats her hypochondriac husband. This leads to a series of violent quarrels, all witnessed by the family's footman who is the only one who knows entirely what is going on.Cast
- Owen Nares as Bryan Daventry
- Betty Stockfeld as Grace Marwood
- Allan Jeayes as John Marwood
- George Curzon as Simpson
- Aubrey Mather as Doctor Bartlett
- Frances Rose Campbell as Mrs Angers
- Florence Harwood as Mrs Hoggs