The High Command [1938]

Lionel Atwill, Lucie Mannheim and James Mason (in an early breakout role) star in this memorable Colonial tale of honour and betrayal between the wars. Oscar-nominated Thorold Dickinson's feature debut as a solo director, The High Command is presented here as a High Definition remaster from original film elements in its as-exhibited aspect ratio. West Africa, 1937. When a medical officer attached to a military garrison is found murdered, a fellow officer is suspected. The subsequent court martial rakes up the past, uncovering secrets best left dead and buried...