Strictly Unconventional (1930): Cast
Strictly Unconventional is a 1930 drama directed by David Burton, starring Frank Reicher as Duke of Brocklehurst, Lewis Stone and William H. O'Brien. It runs 55 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 55 min
- Director
- David Burton
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Strictly Unconventional About?
The premise of Strictly Unconventional without spoilers.
An adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham’s The Circle explores whether romance belongs after marriage. A young woman who marries into an aristocratic English family finds her life dull and plans to elope with a Canadian. Her mother‑in‑law, who once made a similar choice thirty years earlier, intervenes to stop her, reflecting her own past experience.
Strictly Unconventional Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- pre code film
- aristocrat
- daughter in law
- mother in law
- pre code
- married
- husband
- woman
- young
- horse
- vase
- party
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- orchestra
- nobility
- marriage
- jealousy
- infidelity
- horseback riding
- family relationships
- estate
- england
- dog
- divorce
- dancing
- canadian
- bridge card game
- aunt
- based on play
Strictly Unconventional Cast & Characters
Frank Reicher leads the cast as Duke of Brocklehurst, with Lewis Stone as Clive Champion-Cheney and William H. O'Brien as Footman. Directed by David Burton; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Burton
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Frank Reicher as Duke of Brocklehurst -
Lewis Stone as Clive Champion-Cheney - William H. O'Brien as Footman
- Clarence Wilson as George - Ted's Valet
Also Starring in Strictly Unconventional
· 10 more- Herschel Graham Party Guest (uncredited)
- Paul Cavanagh Ted
- Vera Lewis Duchess of Brocklehurst
- Mary Forbes Mrs. Anna Shenstone
- Edgar Norton Party Guest
- Alison Skipworth Lady Catherine Champion-Cheney
- Ernest Torrence Lord Porteous
- Tyrell Davis Arnold Champion-Cheney - M.P.
- Wilfred Noy Butler
- Catherine Dale Owen Elizabeth
More from David Burton
More films directed by David Burton: Make Way for a Lady, Lady by Choice, Let’s Fall in Love and Brief Moment.
Cars in Strictly Unconventional
1 car on screen: the Rolls-Royce unknown.
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Rolls-Royce unknown Minor role
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Movies Like Strictly Unconventional
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Circle, Strictly Dishonorable and The Marriage Circle.
Strictly Unconventional FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Strictly Unconventional, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Strictly Unconventional?
Strictly Unconventional runs 55 minutes.
When was Strictly Unconventional released?
Strictly Unconventional was released on May 3, 1930.
Who directed Strictly Unconventional?
Strictly Unconventional was directed by David Burton.
More films by David Burton Who is in the cast of Strictly Unconventional?
Strictly Unconventional stars Frank Reicher as Duke of Brocklehurst, Lewis Stone as Clive Champion-Cheney and William H. O'Brien as Footman, among 14 credited actors.
Does Strictly Unconventional have a post-credit scene?
No. Strictly Unconventional has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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