Dangerous Cargo
Dangerous Cargo is a 1954 British crime film directed by John Harlow starring Jack Watling, Susan Stephen and Karel Stepanek. The film was produced by Stanley Haynes for ACT Films.[1] British crime reporter Percy Hoskins provided the story. It was shot at Walton Studios near London with sets designed by the art director Don Russell. It was made as a second feature.[2]
| Dangerous Cargo | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | John Harlow |
| Written by | Percy Hoskins Stanley Haynes |
| Produced by | Stanley Haynes |
| Starring | Jack Watling Susan Stephen Karel Stepanek |
| Cinematography | Lionel Banes |
| Edited by | Adam Dawson |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Monarch Film Corporation |
Release date | 21 June 1954 |
Running time | 61 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Plot
Tim Matthews (Watling) works at London Airport. He is tricked by Harry (Alexander), a wartime friend into revealing the details of a gold shipment.
Cast
- Jack Watling as Tim Matthews
- Susan Stephen as Janie Matthews
- Karel Stepanek as Pliny
- Richard Pearson as Noel
- Terence Alexander as Harry
- John Le Mesurier as Luigi
- Ballard Berkeley as Findley
- Genine Graham as Diana
- John Longden as Worthington
- Trevor Reid as Watson
- Arthur Rigby as Feathers
- John H. Watson as Tomkins
- Arthur Mullard as Thug
References
- Action! Fifty Years in the Life of a Union. Published: 1983 (UK). Publisher: ACTT. ISBN 0 9508993 0 5. ACT Films Limited - Ralph Bond p81 (producer listed as Stanley Haynes)
- Chibnall & McFarlane p.106
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve & McFarlane, Brian. The British 'B' Film. Palgrave MacMillan, 2009.
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