The Blue Peter (1955 film)
The Blue Peter is a 1955 (copyright 1954) British film directed by Wolf Rilla and starring Kieron Moore and Greta Gynt.[1] The film was retitled Navy Heroes and released in the United States in December 1957.[2] The film is about youth seamanship at the original Outward Bound in Aberdyfi, Wales, a program similar to Sea Scouting or Sea Cadets.
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| Directed by | Wolf Rilla |
| Written by | Don Sharp John Pudney |
| Based on | an original story by Don Sharp |
| Produced by | Herbert Mason |
| Starring | Kieron Moore Greta Gynt |
| Cinematography | Arthur Grant |
| Edited by | John Trumper |
| Music by | Antony Hopkins |
Production companies | Group Three Productions Beaconsfield Productions |
| Distributed by | British Lion Film Corporation (UK) |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Premise
Shellshocked following his experiences as a POW, naval war hero Mike Merriworth (Kieron Moore) enrols as a physical instructor at an Outward Bound sea school in Wales, and discovers new purpose shaping the lives of the boys in his charge.
Cast
- Kieron Moore as Mike Merriworth
- Greta Gynt as Mary Griffin
- Sarah Lawson as Gwyneth Thomas
- Mervyn Johns as Captain Snow
- Mary Kerridge as Mrs Snow
- Harry Fowler as Charlie Barton
- John Charlesworth as Andrew Griffin
- Anthony Newley as Fred Starling
- Brian Roper as Tony Mullins
- Edwin Richfield as Number One
- Richard Bennett as Roger
- William Ingram as Karl
Production
It was one of several scripts Don Sharp wrote for Group Three.[3] He had an idea for a film about the Outward Bound Program and researched it at a camp in Wales. Sharp also worked on the film as a second unit director.[4]
Critical reception
TV Guide wrote, "Several humorous scenes of camping life and a lively group of youngsters brighten an otherwise routine programmer."[5]
References
- "The Blue Peter (1955)". Archived from the original on 11 March 2016.
- "Blue Peter (1955) - Wolf Rilla - Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related - AllMovie". AllMovie.
- Vagg, Stephen (27 July 2019). "Unsung Aussie Filmmakers: Don Sharp – A Top 25". Filmink.
- Sharp, Don (2 November 1993). "Don Sharp Side 2" (Interview). Interviewed by Teddy Darvas and Alan Lawson. London: History Project. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
- "Navy Heroes". TVGuide.com.