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The Lunatic at Large
(1921) England
B&W : Five reels
Directed by Henry Edwards

Cast: Henry Edwards [Mandell Essington] Chrissie White [Lady Irene], Lyell Johnstone [Baron Gauche], Gwynne Herbert [Countess Coyley], George Dewhurst [Doctor Welsh], Hugh Clifton [Doctor Twiddell], James Annand [Doctor Congleton], P.K. Esdaile [Doctor Watson], Buena Bent [Lady Alicia a Fyre], John MacAndrews [attendant]

Hepworth Picture Plays production. / Produced by Cecil M. Hepworth. / Scenario by George Dewhurst, from the novel The Lunatic at Large by J. Storer Clouston. / Released March 1921. / Standard 35mm spherical 1.33:1 format. / The novel was subsequently filmed as The Lunatic at Large (1927).

Comedy.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Listing updated: 26 June 2023.

References: Montgomery-Comedy p. ? : Website-IMDb.