Captivation

Captivation
Betty Stockfeld, Violet Vanbrugh and Conway Tearle in the film.
Directed by	John Harvel
Written by	Edgar C. Middleton
Produced by	John Harvel
Starring	Conway Tearle Betty Stockfeld Violet Vanbrugh
Cinematography	James E. Rogers
Edited by	Stewart B. Moss
Music by	William Trytel
Production company	John Harvel Productions
Distributed by	Woolf and Freedman Film Service
Release date	19 May 1931 (1931-05-19)
Running time	68 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Captivation is a 1931 British romantic comedy film directed by John Harvel and starring Conway Tearle, Betty Stockfeld and Violet Vanbrugh. It was written by Edgar C. Middleton, and made as a quota quickie at Beaconsfield Studios near London.

Preservation status

The British Film Institute National Archive holds a collection of stills but no film or video materials.

Synopsis

On the French Riviera, a young woman attempts to attract a famous novelist.

Cast

• Conway Tearle as Hugh Somerton
• Betty Stockfeld as Ann Moore
• Violet Vanbrugh as Lady Froster
• Marilyn Mawn as Muriel Froster
• A. Bromley Davenport as Colonel Jordan
• Louise Tinsley as Fluffy
• Frederick Volpe as Skipper
• George De Warfaz as clerk
• Dorothy Black as adventuress

Reception

Film Weekly wrote: "It is fortunate that Captivation has striking settings and capable acting to its credit, for it has little else to entertain you."

Kine Weekly wrote: "A popular type of romantic drama, which rings the changes effectively on a familiar theme, and is treated with a lightness of touch which results in a number of piquant situations. The production qualities are satisfactory, the leading players make the most of their roles, and the dialogue is quite well written. Development is a trifle slow, but the story gathers momentum in the second halt, and ends on a happy note."

References

External links

• Captivation at IMDb