Hindle Wakes (1927): Cast & Plot
Hindle Wakes is a 1927 romantic drama directed by Maurice Elvey, starring Estelle Brody as Fanny Hawthorne, Graham Soutten and Peggy Carlisle. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hindle Wakes About?
The premise of Hindle Wakes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A stirring drama that follows a headstrong young working‑class woman who defies expectations by slipping away for a secret romantic weekend with the affluent heir of the mill where she’s employed. The story weaves courage, love, tears and laughter, brought to life by a brilliant ensemble cast.
Hindle Wakes Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- lancashire
- working class
- holiday
- roller coaster
- postcard
- northern england
- marriage
- feminism
- drowning
- cotton mill
- blackpool england
- based on play
Hindle Wakes Cast & Characters
Estelle Brody leads the cast as Fanny Hawthorne, with Graham Soutten as Edward Hollins and Peggy Carlisle as Mary Hollins. Directed by Maurice Elvey; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Maurice Elvey
- Estelle Brody as Fanny Hawthorne
- Graham Soutten as Edward Hollins
- Peggy Carlisle as Mary Hollins
- John Stuart as Allan Jeffcote
Also Starring in Hindle Wakes
· 9 more- Norman McKinnel Nathaniel Jeffcote
- Irene Rooke Mrs. Jeffcote
- Marie Ault Mrs. Hawthorn
- Alf Goddard Nobby
- Cyril McLaglen Alf
- Humberston Wright Chris Hawthorne
- Arthur Chesney Sir Timothy Farrar
- Gladys Jennings Beatrice Farrar
- John Rowal George Ramsbottom
More from Maurice Elvey
More films directed by Maurice Elvey: Dry Rot, The Happiness of Three Women, What Every Woman Wants and The Gay Dog.
Hindle Wakes Plot Summary
What happens in Hindle Wakes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Hindle, a fictional Lancashire mill town, preparations for the annual summer wakes week are already under way. Fanny Hawthorn, Estelle Brody, is seen packing a suitcase for a trip to Blackpool with her friend Mary Hollins, Peggy Carlisle. Allan Jeffcote, John Stuart, the mill owner’s son who works in the offices, has had his own holiday plans disrupted when his fiancée has to cancel their arrangements at the last minute. After a final day’s work, the factory hooter sounds and Fanny and Mary board the excursion train to Blackpool, while Allan and a friend decide to travel there by car.
Full summary
The whole story of Hindle Wakes, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hindle Wakes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which seaside resort do the two pairs first travel to for their holiday?
Cars in Hindle Wakes
5 cars on screen, including the 1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 and the 1926 Armstrong Siddeley Eighteen.
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1924 Isotta Fraschini Tipo 8 Important role -
1926 Armstrong Siddeley Eighteen Minor role -
1924 Lincoln Model L Minor role -
1919 Daimler Y-Type Background role
Hindle Wakes Also Known As
Also known as “Fanny Hawthorne”.
- Also known as
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- Fanny Hawthorne
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Hindle Wakes FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hindle Wakes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hindle Wakes?
Hindle Wakes runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was Hindle Wakes released?
Hindle Wakes was released on September 12, 1927.
Who directed Hindle Wakes?
Hindle Wakes was directed by Maurice Elvey.
More films by Maurice Elvey Who is in the cast of Hindle Wakes?
Hindle Wakes stars Estelle Brody as Fanny Hawthorne, Graham Soutten as Edward Hollins and Peggy Carlisle as Mary Hollins, among 13 credited actors.
Does Hindle Wakes have a post-credit scene?
No. Hindle Wakes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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