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Piccadilly is a 1929 British silent and sound drama film directed by E.A. Dupont, written by Arnold Bennett and starring Gilda Gray, Anna May Wong, and Jameson Thomas. The film was shot on location in London, [2] produced by British International Pictures.
A film noir before the term was in use, Piccadilly (d. E.A. Dupont, 1929) is one of the true greats of British silent films, on a par with the best work of Anthony Asquith or Alfred Hitchcock in the period.
- E.A. Dupont
- British International Pictures
- Werner Brandes
- Arnold Bennett
The film was produced by British International Pictures, one of the major British film studios of the time. The film was shot on location in London, with the majority of the filming taking place at the now-demolished Piccadilly Theatre.
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Although a British film, Piccadilly’s success is partly down to its non-British links. It was directed by noted German film-maker E A Dupont, was shot by his countryman Werner Brandes and featured Polish-American star Gilda Gray as Shosho’s rival for Wilmot’s affections.
- E A Dupont
- PG
- Anna May Wong, Gilda Gray, Jameson Thomas
Arnold Bennett. Featuring. Gilda Gray, Anna May Wong, Jameson Thomas. Running time. 100 minutes. Rent new and acclaimed films, including those in cinemas now. Features from as little as £2.50, become a BFI Member to get a discount.
Piccadilly is a 1929 British silent drama film directed by E.A. Dupont, written by Arnold Bennett and starring Gilda Gray, Anna May Wong, and Jameson Thomas. The film was filmed on location in London, produced by British International Pictures.
Sep 10, 2012 · Time Out says. Big silent buses, spilling light out onto an incongruously familiar West End, display the film's credits and introduce us to Dupont's glitteringly sinister London.
