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You'd Be Surprised! is a British film of genre Comedy directed by Walter Forde with Frank Stanmore

You'd Be Surprised! (1930)

You'd Be Surprised!
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Length 1h6
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Genres Comedy,    Musical

You'd Be Surprised! is a 1930 British musical comedy film directed by Walter Forde and starring Forde, Joy Windsor and Frank Stanmore. The film was shot at the Nettlefold Studios in Walton. It was made during the transition to sound film. Originally silent, it had synchronised songs and music added. A silent version was also released to cater to cinemas that hadn't converted to sound yet.

Synopsis

After dressing up as a prisoner for a fancy dress party, a songwriter is mistaken for a notorious escaped convict.

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Frank Stanmore

(Frankie)Walter Forde

(Walter)
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