description Elstree Calling Overview
Elstree Calling was a 1930 British comedy musical produced at Elstree Studios with directing credits shared between Adrian Brunel and Alfred Hitchcock. The film utilized the studio’s facilities for its production. It is a cinematic work originating from Elstree Studios in that year.
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info Elstree Calling Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1930 |
help Elstree Calling FAQ
What is Elstree Calling?
Elstree Calling is a 1930 British comedy musical presented as a cinematic revue made at Elstree Studios. It uses songs, comic scenes, and studio spectacle rather than following a single modern-style plot. [Film overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elstree_Calling)
Did Alfred Hitchcock direct Elstree Calling?
Yes, directing credits are shared by Adrian Brunel and Alfred Hitchcock. Hitchcock's involvement makes the film a useful curiosity for viewers tracing his work before his later thriller classics. [Film overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elstree_Calling)
Which studio made Elstree Calling?
The film was made at Elstree Studios and associated with British International Pictures. Its 1930 setting places it in the early British sound-film era, when studio revues were competing with Hollywood productions such as Paramount on Parade. [Film overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elstree_Calling)
Is Elstree Calling a lost film or a feature-length movie?
It is a surviving 87-minute British film rather than a short clip or episode. The work is commonly described as a cine-radio revue, so expect a series of musical and comic set pieces. [BFI listing](https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/default.asp?BOparam%3A%3AWScontent%3A%3AloadArticle%3A%3Acontext_id=&BOparam%3A%3A%3Apermalink=elstree-follies)
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