A Cottage on Dartmoor

A Cottage on Dartmoor

Year: 1929

Runtime: 88 mins

CrimeDramaThrillerIntense violence and sexual transgressionPassion and romance

A jealous barber’s assistant becomes enraged by the attentions the manicurist he’s obsessed with and a repeat customer pay to one another.

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Time period

1920s

The events take place in the late 1920s, a period of small-town England and silent-era cinema. Social norms are strict, and community life revolves around modest shops, gatherings, and close-knit relationships. The moor and countryside reflect the era's rugged atmosphere and fragile hopes.

Location

Dartmoor, Devon, England

The story unfolds in a rural Devon town with a local barber shop, a small cinema, and the stark Dartmoor countryside. It centers on the bleak moorland and the isolated cottage where Sally and Harry later live with their son. The Dartmoor Prison serves as a grim backdrop for Joe's imprisonment and dramatic escape.

🌫️ Rural Devon town 🗺️ Dartmoor landscape 🏰 Dartmoor Prison

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:34

Main Characters – A Cottage on Dartmoor (1929)

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Joe, a Barber's Assistant (Uno Henning)

A barber's assistant whose initial infatuation with Sally spirals into dangerous obsession. His jealousy, born from insecurity and a misunderstanding, drives him to stalk and threaten. In prison and on the moor, Joe appears as a tragic figure caught between longing and the consequences of his actions.

💔 Obsession 🗡️ Violence ⚖️ Tragedy

Sally, a Manicurist (Norah Baring)

Sally begins as the object of Joe's fixation but evolves into a conflicted figure who also accepts the affections of Harry. She experiences guilt about Joe's fate and shows compassionate remorse toward him. Sally's decisions drive the emotional core of the story and influence the eventual reconciliation of the couple.

💗 Compassion 🕊️ Forgiveness

Harry, a Dartmoor Farmer (Hans Adalbert Schlettow)

A steady, respectable farmer who wins Sally's heart with his reliability. He withstands Joe's jealousy and ultimately participates in the complex moral choices surrounding Joe's escape, providing a counterbalance to Joe's instability.

💪 Resolve 🏛️ Honor

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Major Themes – A Cottage on Dartmoor (1929)

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💔 Jealousy

Jealousy drives Joe from infatuation to dangerous obsession, distorting his view of Sally and Harry. The narrative shows how unreciprocated love can warp judgment and escalate into harm. This theme anchors the tragedy and shapes the choices that follow.

🗡️ Violence

A confrontation between Joe and Harry culminates in a stabbing, leading to Joe's conviction for attempted murder. The violence tests loyalties and underscores the harsh consequences of personal vendettas in a rural community. It forever alters the lives of everyone involved.

🕊️ Redemption

Years after imprisonment, Joe's escape rekindles a fraught dynamic with Sally and Harry, forcing a reckoning about forgiveness and loyalty. Sally's remorse and Harry's reluctant mercy complicate their relationships, culminating in a final, poignant turn that blends justice with compassion.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 14:34

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