Overview

A wealthy blind man is determined to build a cricket pavilion as a memorial to his dead son, who was killed in battle in World War II. Not long before the dedication ceremony is to be held, the son shows up; it turns out that he wasn't killed in battle but deserted, and has become a blackmailer and a killer. He wants to get some money to "start a new life", but his blind father senses that something is wrong and sets out to find out what's going on.

Cast

Sally Gray, Derek Farr, Nigel Patrick, Stephen Murray, Beatrice Campbell, George Woodbridge, Seymour Hicks, Marie Lohr

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What is "Silent Dust" about?

A wealthy blind man is determined to build a cricket pavilion as a memorial to his dead son, who was killed in battle in World War II. Not long before the dedication ceremony is to be held, the son shows up; it turns out that he wasn't killed in battle but deserted, and has become a blackmailer and a killer. He wants to get some money to "start a new life", but his blind father senses that something is wrong and sets out to find out what's going on.

When was "Silent Dust" released?

Silent Dust was released in 1949.

Who stars in "Silent Dust"?

The cast includes Sally Gray, Derek Farr, Nigel Patrick, Stephen Murray.