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Puppets of Fate (1933 film)

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Puppets of Fate
Puppets of Fate film Theatrical release poster (1933).jpg
U.S. theatrical release poster
Directed by George A. Cooper
Written by R.H. Douglas
Basil Mason
H. Fowler Mear
Arthur Rigby
Produced by Julius Hagen
Starring Godfrey Tearle
Isla Bevan
Russell Thorndike
Production
company
Distributed by United Artists
Release date
  • 30 December 1933 (1933-12-30)
Running time
72 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Puppets of Fate (U.S. title: Wolves of the Underworld [1] ) is a 1933 British crime film directed by George A. Cooper and starring Godfrey Tearle, Isla Bevan, Russell Thorndike, and Fred Groves. [1] [2] It was written by R.H. Douglas, Basil Mason, H. Fowler Mear and Arthur Rigby.

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Cast

Production

The film was shot at Twickenham Studios in London as a quota quickie for release by United Artists. [3]

Reception

Kine Weekly wrote: "A hectic study in revenge, crime and punishment, a British drama which leaves nothing out in its efforts to thrill and covers places as far apart as New York, London and Dartmoor. The involved story works out with clear directness, and spectacnlar sequences, romance and rough stuff play ther allotted parts in the comprehensiveness of the artless but sgripping entertamment. Safe fare for the masses." [4]

Picturegoer wrote: "It is all rather ingenuous, but considering the complicated nature of the plot the director has done well in gathering the threads together and keeping the continuity easy to follow. ... As the detective, Godfrey Tearle is somewhat stilted, but Russell Thorndike is an effectively sinister villain and Isla Bevan an attractive heroine." [5]

Picture Show wrote: "Smooth direction, excellent acting and plenty of action make us overlook the fact that the story is a little far-fetched at times." [6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Puppets of Fate". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  2. ↑ "BFI | Film & TV Database |Puppets of Fate (1933)". ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on 18 January 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  3. ↑ Chibnall, Steve. (2007). Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute. p. 269. ISBN   978-1844571550.
  4. ↑ "Puppets of Fate". Kine Weekly . 191 (1343): 9. 12 January 1933. ProQuest   2339777969.
  5. ↑ "Puppets of Fate". Picturegoer . 3: 22. 1 July 1933. ProQuest   1776921609.
  6. ↑ "Puppets of Fate". Picture Show . 29 (740): 8. 8 July 1933. ProQuest   1880317234.
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