Hatter's Castle [7 of 11]

"Hatter's Castle" is a 1941 British film adaptation of the 1931 novel by A. J. Cronin, which dramatizes the ruin that befalls a Scottish hatter who is set on recapturing his imagined lost nobility. The film was directed by Lance Comfort and stars Robert Newton, Deborah Kerr, James Mason, and Emlyn Williams. It is believed to be the only film that depicts the Tay Bridge disaster.

Cast -
Robert Newton as James Brodie
Deborah Kerr as Mary Brodie
James Mason as Dr. Renwick
Emlyn Williams as Dennis
Henry Oscar as Grierson
Enid Stamp-Taylor as Nancy
Beatrice Varley as Mrs. Brodie
Anthony Bateman as Angus Brodie
June Holden as Janet
George Merritt as Gibson

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[mazzymuso]

I love the way Robert Newton grabs Dennis in this scene, he looks like he could crush him in his bare hands!

[enaj78]

I haven't read the book but find the film excellent. Robert Newton is so slimy. He looks like the devil himself when he gives those sidelong looks.

[rightagain]

It strays too far from the book its like a different story.

[Janeinwales]

It's a shame that the film strays so far from the book in so many places, especially poor Denis being portrayed so badly!