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Blue Bottles (1928): Cast

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Blue Bottles is a 1928 short film directed by Ivor Montagu, starring Elsa Lanchester as Elsa, Charles Laughton and Joe Beckett. It runs 26 minutes.

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Blue Bottles (1928) movie poster
Released
Runtime
26 min
Director
Ivor Montagu
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Blue Bottles About?

The premise of Blue Bottles without spoilers.

When a gathering of criminals convenes, a police officer sent to investigate is captured. A young woman discovers his whistle and blows it, summoning the full police force. A clash between law and crime erupts, pulling the heroine into the conflict.

Blue Bottles Themes & Keywords

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  • based on the works of h.g. wells
  • actor shares first name with character
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Cast & crew

Blue Bottles Cast & Characters

Elsa Lanchester leads the cast as Elsa, with Charles Laughton as Burglar and Joe Beckett as P.C. Spiffkins. Directed by Ivor Montagu; 6 actors are credited in all.

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More from Ivor Montagu

One more film directed by Ivor Montagu: Wings Over Everest.

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FAQ

Blue Bottles FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Blue Bottles, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Blue Bottles?

Blue Bottles runs 26 minutes.

When was Blue Bottles released?

Blue Bottles was released on May 5, 1928.

Who directed Blue Bottles?

Blue Bottles was directed by Ivor Montagu.

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Who is in the cast of Blue Bottles?

Blue Bottles stars Elsa Lanchester as Elsa, Charles Laughton as Burglar and Joe Beckett as P.C. Spiffkins, among 6 credited actors.

Does Blue Bottles have a post-credit scene?

No. Blue Bottles has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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