The Peterville Diamond [SEP] director
The Peterville Diamond
The Peterville Diamond is a 1942 British comedy film directed by Walter Forde and starring Anne Crawford, Donald Stewart and Renee Houston. It is also known by the alternative title Jewel Robbery. - from the play of the same title; previously filmed in Hollywood in 1932.
Premise.
A thief tries to steal a diamond from the wife of a wealthy businessman, at her suggestion in an effort to get her husband to pay her more attention.
Cast.
- Anne Crawford as Teri Mortimer
Peterville Diamond" (1942).
Biography Director.
Wellesley turned director with "The Silver Fleet" (1942), a film whose storyline was based on a suggestion of President Roosevelt. He wrote and directed it in tandem with Vernon Sewell and the film was produced by Powell and Pressburger.
He directed "Rhythm Serenade" (1943) with Vera Lynn.
Wellesley returned to working just as a writer: "The Shipbuilders" (1943) and "Mr. Emmanuel" (1944).
Wellesley's