UK, 1967
10 part serial
black and white
mono, English
A British science fiction film serial directed by C.M. Pennington-Richards.
Plot Summary
Three young children find a space bubble containing an alien dragon named Danny. They protect him from the local police while trying to get him back home.
Credits
Crew
Director: C.M. Pennington-Richards
Ansus Films, Children’s Film Foundation
Producer: Frank Godwin
Production Manager: Denis Johnson Jr
Script: C.M. Pennington-Richards, Michael Barnes
Story: Henry Geddes
Director of Photography: John Coquillon
Editor: Noreen Ackland
Music: Harry Robinson
Sound: W.A. Howell, Laurie Peake
Art Director: Bernard Sarron
Cast
Sally Thomsett (Jean)
Christopher Cooper (Peter)
Jack Wild (Gavin)
Peter Butterworth (farmer)
Frank Thornton (Sergeant Bull)
Patrick Newell (Potter)
Jack Le White (Danny the dragon)
Kenneth Connor (voice of Danny the dragon)
Toke Townley (shopkeeper)
Episodes
1. The Invisible Space Bubble
2. Stranger from Dragonara
3. Dannicaforilithermidor
4. Tent With Four Legs
5. Dragon Hunt
6. Danny Gets Jet-Propelled
7. Runaway Bubble
8. Potter in Pursuit
9. In Search of Zoomite
10. Dragon Trail
Alternative Titles
Space for a Dragon – alternative title
References
Books
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.87 – credits
