Edge of the World, The
Date: 1937
Director: Michael Powell
Production Company: Joe Rock Productions
Stars: John Laurie, Belle Chrystall, Eric Berry, Finlay Currie, Niall MacGinnis
Location(s): Shetland Isles
Region(s): Scotland
Storyline:
A way of life is dying on an Outer Hebridean island fishing port, but some of the inhabitants resist evacuating to the mainland.
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Andrew Gray steers a yacht towards the island of Hirta. Gaada Stack, Foula in the Shetland Islands, Scotland.
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The island's Chapel stands empty and derelict. Foula.
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Mr. Graham (Michael Powell) takes aim as his companion (Frankie Reidy) looks through binoculars. Foula Ferry Terminal.
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Former islander Andrew Gray (Niall MacGinnis) walks through the deserted buildings of Hirta. Foula, Shetland Islands.
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Andrew nears the old Post Office and remembers the islanders leaving. Foula.
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In earlier days, the congregation gathers outside the Chapel. Foula, Shetland Islands.
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Robbie Manson (Eric Berry) brings a chair outside for his Grandmother. Foula.
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Robbie settles his Grandmother, Jean Manson (Kitty Kirwan), before heading to Chapel with his Father, Peter Manson (John Laurie). Foula, Shetland Islands.
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James Gray (Finlay Currie) approaches Peter and they talk of the changing way of life on the island. Foula.
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More residents prepare to leave Hirta. Foula Ferry Terminal, Foula, Shetland Islands, Scotland.
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After leaving the island, Andrew Gray (Niall MacGinnis) looks for work and is approached by the Skipper (George Summers) of a trawler. The Harbour in Lerwick, Shetland.
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Andrew refuses the offer of a job on a trawler. The Harbour off The Esplanade, Lerwick.
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The Skipper leaves and Andrew reconsiders the position. Lerwick, Shetland.
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Establishing shot of trawlers in the harbour. Lerwick.
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Andrew looks for the Skipper to take the job. The Esplanade in Lerwick.
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A Doctor heads out to see Ruth, Andrew's pregnant wife. Looking towards Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland.