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The Ware Case
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The Ware Case

1928-04-27 · 93 min · ★ 9.0

Mystery · Drama

Eustace Ede, the unhinged brother of Lady Magda Ware, is discovered drowned in the lake of her country house. While most assume it to have been suicide, a detective inspector's persistence finally leads to the arrest of Magda's husband, Sir Hubert Ware. The subsequent murder trial turns into a major society scandal, and the strain on Sir Hubert's mind may prove too much for him whether he is found innocent or guilty....

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Directors
H. Manning Haynes
Production companies
Film Manufacturing Company
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stewart RomeStewart RomeSir Hubert Ware
Betty CarterLady Magda Ware
Ian FlemingIan FlemingMichael Adye, KC
Wellington BriggsWellington BriggsSir Henry Egerton, Chief of Scotland Yard
Patrick StewartMarston Gurney, Ware's Secretary
Cynthia MurtaghCelia Gurney
Patrick LudlowPatrick LudlowEustace Ede
Cameron CarrCameron CarrDetective Inspector Watkins, CID
Syd ElleryTommy Bold
Robert AbelWare's Gardener
John ValentineThe Attorney General
Percy CooksonThe Judge
Bernard VaughanWare's Butler
Gillian DeanWare's Lover

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