Did anyone else notice that it seemed like Powell deliberately filmed the lead actor only in profile and showing the right side of his face? Even in scenes where blocking required illogical movement to get there. Is there a story behind this?
shareYes, when the First World War broke out, Leslie Banks served with the Essex Regiment 1914-1918. He received injuries that left his face partially scarred and paralysed. In his acting career he made use this injury to good effect, by showing the unblemished side of his face when playing comedy or romance and the scarred, paralysed side of his face when playing drama or tragedy.
He was meant to be a goodie in Red Ensign even though he carried out a few illegal acts, he did so for good reasons. As he was a goodie, we only see the right side of his face.
Steve