The Dark Light (film)
The Dark Light is a 1951 British thriller film directed by Vernon Sewell and starring Albert Lieven, David Greene, Norman Macowan.[1] It was filmed at a rented country estate in Gilston and on location around Portsmouth.[2] Sewell used his own boat.[3]
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| Directed by | Vernon Sewell |
| Written by | Vernon Sewell |
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| Cinematography | Moray Grant |
| Edited by | Francis Bieber |
| Music by | Frank Spencer |
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| Distributed by | Exclusive Films (UK) |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
The crew of a lighthouse take in what they assume to be the survivors of a shipwreck, but who turn out to be criminals on the run after a bank robbery.
Cast
- Albert Lieven as Mark
- David Greene as Johnny
- Norman Macowan as Rigby
- Martin Benson as Luigi
- Jack Stewart as Matt
- Katharine Blake as Linda
- Joan Carol as Joan
- John Harvey as Roger
- John Longden as Stephen
Critical reception
The Radio Times called it "dismal" writing that:
'Quota quickie' veteran Vernon Sewell gets matters off to a promising start as a desperate gang of bank robbers are rescued from the stormy sea by a lighthouse crew. By tossing away the dramatic possibilities of the claustrophobic setting, however, he is unable to sustain more than a modicum of tension as the crew begin scheming to keep the swag for themselves, rather than let justice take its course.[4]
References
- "The Dark Light (1951)". Archived from the original on 3 March 2017.
- Chibnall & MacFarlane p.77
- Fowler, Roy (8 July 1994). "Vernon Sewell". British Entertainment History Project.
- "The Dark Light - Film from RadioTimes".
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve & McFarlane, Brian. The British 'B' Film. Palgrave MacMillan, 2009.