The Master Of Bankdam (1947)

• Director
  • Walter Forde
• Writers
  • Thomas Armstrong
  • Edward Dryhurst
  • Moie Charles
• Stars
  • Anne Crawford
  • Dennis Price
  • Tom Walls

  Set in Yorkshire in the 19th century, this period drama centers upon a family of mill owners. The story shifts from the well-to-do surroundings of the Crowther family to the less desirable conditions in the mill. While there are the usual crises, disasters, and labor clashes, the film manages to include a few humorous moments, mostly providing by top-billed comic actor Tom Walls. The production couldn't really hope for a profitable American run, but it did well in the provincial British cinemas. Master of Bankdam was based on the novel The Crowthers of Bankdam by Thomas Armstrong.