The Frog (1937)
In this Edgar Wallace adaptation, Sergeant Elk (a lugubrious Gordon Harker) sets out to unmask the Frog, the evil mastermind heading up a mysterious network responsible for a litany of sensational crimes. Wallace was one of the first British authors to capitalise on the potential of cinema to increase his already considerable celebrity. His luridly titled thrillers depicting shady underworlds remained popular film sources long after his death in 1932. This lavish production boasts a distinguished cast and delivers on all fronts: from romance and exotic cabaret acts, to heaps of tension and a dramatic reveal.
Director:
Jack Raymond
Writer:
Gerald Elliott
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Gordon Harker as Sgt. Elk |
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Jack Hawkins as Capt. Gordon |
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Noah Beery as Joshua Broad |
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Richard Ainley as Ray Bennett |
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Vivian Gaye as Stella Bennett |
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Esme Percy as Philo Johnson |
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Felix Aylmer as John Bennett |
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Carol Goodner as Lola Bassano |
| Writing | Gerald Elliott | Screenplay |
| Writing | Edgar Wallace | Novel |
| Writing | Ian Hay | Adaptation |
| Directing | Jack Raymond | Director |
