
The Edge of the World
1937 · Movie · NR · 75 min · ★ 7.3
A way of life is dying on a remote Scottish island, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.
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Details
- Years
- 1937
- Release date
- 1937-09-10
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 75 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (41 votes)
Themes
- meditative
- st. kilda, scotland
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Cast & crew

John Laurie
as Peter Manson
- BC
Belle Chrystall
as Ruth Manson
- EB
Eric Berry
as Robbie Manson
- KK
Kitty Kirwan
as Jean Manson

Finlay Currie
as James Gray

Niall MacGinnis
as Andrew Gray
- GS
Grant Sutherland
as John, the Catechist
- CR
Campbell Robson
as Mr. Dunbar, the Laird
- GS
George Summers
as Trawler Skipper

Michael Powell
as Mr. Graham - the Yachtsman (uncredited)
Directed by Michael Powell