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1929 film by Ray Taylor From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Ace of Scotland Yard is a 1929 Universal movie serial. It was the first partial sound serial released by Universal Pictures. The film was released in September 1929. [2] It was a part-talkie serial using music and sound effects.[1]
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Directed by | Ray Taylor |
Screenplay by | Harold M. Atkinson [1] |
Story by | Harold M. Atkinson[1] |
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Cinematography | John Hickson[1] |
Edited by | Alvin Todd[1] |
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This serial was a sequel to the 1927 12-chapter silent Universal serial Blake of Scotland Yard.[1]
Retired CID inspector Angus Blake tries to prevent a female jewel thief named the Queen of Diamonds from stealing a valuable ring which, according to legend, carries a curse.
In addition to the sound version, a silent version of the cliffhanger was made for theatres not equipped to display sound films.[3] Harold M. Atkinson wrote the serial and Ray Taylor directed it.[4]
Movie Age gave a positive review of the serial after watching the first three chapters, noting that "the picture carries a punch" and "if the succeeding chapters measure up with the first three, this serial is going to be a wow."[3] The Film Daily declared it "a gripping serial [that] carries a lot of fast action and suspense", specifically stating: "The camera work is exceptionally good, and the direction by Ray Taylor is aces."[3]
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