High Treason (1929) | Region-Free (DVD)

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Title: High Treason (1929)

Genre: Science Fiction, Drama, War

Plot Synopsis:
Set in a futuristic 1940, tensions escalate between the Federated States of Europe and the Atlantic States, leading to the brink of war. Dr. Seymour, head of the Peace League, and his daughter Evelyn strive to prevent the conflict. Evelyn’s romantic involvement with Michael Deane, a militaristic leader, complicates their mission as they confront those profiting from war.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Maurice Elvey
• Writers:
  • L’Estrange Fawcett (screenplay)
  • Noel Pemberton Billing (play)
• Cast:
  • Benita Hume as Evelyn Seymour
  • Jameson Thomas as Michael Deane
  • Humberston Wright as Dr. Seymour
  • Basil Gill as President Stephen Deane
  • James Carew as Lord Rowleigh

IMDb Link:
High Treason (1929)

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Lencho of the Apes – ★★★☆☆
   “Early-sound science fiction, set ten years in the future. The parts that don’t require dialogue are executed with some flair; there’s even a quote from Metropolis.”
2. loureviews – ★★★☆☆
   “Today I saw both the silent and talkie versions of this film… The silent version does suffer from some over-acting in places, including from the usually reliable Benita Hume, who did well in Hollywood, but it works well and is the stronger film of the two.”
3. JunkMonkey – ★★☆☆☆
   “Britain’s first all talkie movie was an SF film! Not a very good SF film but for 1930 pretty innovative in places.”

Meta Description:
High Treason (1929) is a British science fiction drama directed by Maurice Elvey. Set in a futuristic 1940, the film explores escalating tensions between global superpowers and the efforts of peace advocates to prevent war. Starring Benita Hume and Jameson Thomas, it reflects early cinematic visions of future conflicts.