The Silver Darlings

The Silver Darlings

84 mins | Drama | Sept. 3, 1947

A harsh if ultimately optimistic depiction of life in the unforgiving Hebrides, that includes documentary footage to add to the sense of realism. A woman weathers the conscription of her husband, destructive storms, a son who yearns to leave the family home and an outbreak of cholera before winning the man she truly loves.

The Silver Darlings

84 mins | Drama | Sept. 3, 1947

The Silver Darlings
A harsh if ultimately optimistic depiction of life in the unforgiving Hebrides, that includes documentary footage to add to the sense of realism. A woman weathers the conscription of her husband, destructive storms, a son who yearns to leave the family home and an outbreak of cholera before winning the man she truly loves.
Producers Holyrood Film Productions Ltd
Original title The Silver Darlings
Directors Clarence Elder
Writers

Cast

Norman Williams

as Tormad

Christopher Capon

as Finn as a Child

Murdo Morrison

as Finn

Helen Shingler

as Catrine

Carl Bernard

as Angus

Stanley Jay

as Bo'sun

Carole Lesley

as Una (child)