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DRAMA . 1924 . 0h 43m . 7.2/10

The White Shadow_

"Two girls, cast in the same mold physically, but in soul and character as far apart as the poles."

The White Shadow is a British drama film directed by Graham Cutts based on the novel "Children of Chance" by Michael Morton. Alfred Hitchcock worked on it as assistant director and also handled the writing, editing, and art direction. The film was long thought to be lost. In August 2011, it was announced that the first three reels of the six-reel picture had been found in a garden shed and donated to the NFPF. The film cans were mislabled Two Sisters and Unidentified American Film and only later identified. The film was restored by Park Road Studios and is now in the New Zealand Film Archive. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with National Film Preservation Foundation in 2012.

Starring Betty Compson, Clive Brook, Henry Victor
7.2/10
Rating
0h 43m
Runtime
1924
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Two girls, cast in the same mold physically, but in soul and character as far apart as the poles.

The White Shadow is a British drama film directed by Graham Cutts based on the novel "Children of Chance" by Michael Morton. Alfred Hitchcock worked on it as assistant director and also handled the writing, editing, and art direction. The film was long thought to be lost. In August 2011, it was announced that the first three reels of the six-reel picture had been found in a garden shed and donated to the NFPF. The film cans were mislabled Two Sisters and Unidentified American Film and only later identified. The film was restored by Park Road Studios and is now in the New Zealand Film Archive. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with National Film Preservation Foundation in 2012.

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Cast
Betty Compson stars as Nancy Brent / Georgina Brent in The White Shadow.
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Year context
The White Shadow was released 102 years ago in 1924.
Overview
The White Shadow is a British drama film directed by Graham Cutts based on the novel "Children of Chance" by Michael Morton. Alfred Hitchcock worked on it as...
The White Shadow is a Drama film with a runtime of 0h 43m.

CAST (11)

Betty Compson
Betty Compson
Nancy Brent / Georgina Brent
Clive Brook
Clive Brook
Robin Field
Henry Victor
Henry Victor
Louis Chadwick
A.B. Imeson
A.B. Imeson
Mr. Brent
Olaf Hytten
Olaf Hytten
Herbert Barnes
DC
Daisy Campbell
Elizabeth Brent
BD
Bert Darley
Maresco Marisini
Maresco Marisini
DS
Donald Searle
MG
Muriel Gregory
John Hamilton
John Hamilton
Card Player

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
43 min (0h 43m)
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (10 votes)

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What is The White Shadow about?
The White Shadow is a British drama film directed by Graham Cutts based on the novel "Children of Chance" by Michael Morton. Alfred Hitchcock worked on it as assistant director and also handled the writing, editing, and art direction. The film was long thought to be lost. In August 2011, it was announced that the first three reels of the six-reel picture had been found in a garden shed and donated to the NFPF. The film cans were mislabled Two Sisters and Unidentified American Film and only later identified. The film was restored by Park Road Studios and is now in the New Zealand Film Archive. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with National Film Preservation Foundation in 2012.
How long is The White Shadow?
The White Shadow has a runtime of 43 minutes (0h 43m).
Who stars in The White Shadow?
The cast of The White Shadow includes Betty Compson, Clive Brook, Henry Victor, A.B. Imeson, Olaf Hytten.
What is the rating of The White Shadow?
The White Shadow has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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