The Happy Ending

The Happy Ending is a 1931 British drama film directed by Millard Webb and starring George Barraud, Daphne Courtney and Alfred Drayton. Its plot concerns a father who deserted his family some years before returning home only to find his wife has told his children and neighbours that he died as a hero when he abandoned them. A silent version, of The Happy Ending had been made in 1925 based on the same play by Ian Hay. It was made at Lime Grove Studios. The film's sets were designed by Andrew Mazzei. Cast George Barraud as Dennis Craddock Daphne Courtney as Mollie Craddock Alfred Drayton as Life of the party Anne Grey as Mildred Craddock Benita Hume as Yvonne Cyril Raymond as Anthony Fenwick Irene Russell as Wife Dolores Judson as Passenger References Bibliography Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927–1939. British Film Institute, 1986.