The Silence of Dean Maitland

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The Silence of Dean Maitland (1934)

Directed by Ken G. Hall

Drama · 1h 37m

In a small coastal town, young clergyman Cyril Maitland is involved in a tragedy that could ruin his rising career. After secretly impregnating his lover, Alma Lee, a violent struggle ensues with her enraged father, leaving the older man dead. Maitland denies responsibility and allows his close friend, Dr. Henry Everard, to be found guilty on false evidence and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Two decades later, as Maitland rises to prominence in the church, a bitter Everard is finally released, forcing the church leader to confront his decades of silence and guilt as his old friend seeks ultimate revenge.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Ken G. Hall
Writer
Gayne Dexter, Edmund Barclay
Novel
Maxwell Gray
Director of Photography
Frank Hurley
Original Music Composer
Hamilton Webber
Editor
William Shepherd
Producer
Ken G. Hall

Details

Release date
1934-05-12
Runtime
1h 37m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English