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The Four Feathers

The Four Feathers

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Overview

An Englishman (Richard Arlen) fights in the Sudan after receiving white feathers of cowardice from his fiancee (Fay Wray) and friends.

Directed by Merian C. Cooper
Written by A.E.W. Mason, Howard Estabrook, Hope Loring
Produced by Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Schoedsack
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Top Cast

Richard Arlen

Richard Arlen

Lt. Harry Faversham

Fay Wray

Fay Wray

Ethne Eustace

Clive Brook

Clive Brook

Lt. Jack Durrance

William Powell

William Powell

Capt. William Trench

Theodore von Eltz

Theodore von Eltz

Lt. Castleton

Noah Beery

Noah Beery

Slave Trader

Z

Zack Williams

Idris

Noble Johnson

Noble Johnson

Ahmed

H

Harold Hightower

Ali

Philippe De Lacy

Philippe De Lacy

Harry Faversham - age 10

Themes & Keywords

british empirecowardicesoldier

About The Four Feathers

The Four Feathers is a drama, adventure film released in 1929 exploring themes of british empire, cowardice, soldier. Directed by Merian C. Cooper, it stars Richard Arlen, Fay Wray, Clive Brook. An Englishman (Richard Arlen) fights in the Sudan after receiving white feathers of cowardice from his fiancee (Fay Wray) and friends.

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