UK, 1947
73m, 6669 feet/2033 metres
35mm film, black and white, 1.37:1
mono, English
A British science fiction film directed by John Baxter.
Plot Summary
Tom, Dick and Harry rescue horse rider Diana Chaice from a gang of crooks who are trying to steal the plans of a death ray invented by Diana’s father.
Credits
Crew
Directed by: John Baxter
John Baxter Productions
Produced by: John Baxter
Story by: Geoffrey Orme
Assistant Director: Robert Jones
Continuity: Grace Little
Photographed by: Jo Jago
Camera Operator: Tony Young
Editor: Vi Burdon
Musical Score Composed and Directed by: Kennedy Russell
Sound Recording: Eric Humphriss
Recorded on: Viking Sound
Art Director: Denis Wreford
Set Construction: Eric Smith
Studio: Viking Film Studios, Kensington, London, England, UK
Locations: Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK; Selsey, Chichester, West Sussex, England, UK; Southampton Docks, Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK
Cast
The Artemus Boys (Tom, Dick and Harry)
Jimmy Hanley (Introduction to serial version)
Patric Curwen (author)
Terry Randal (Diana)
Michael Aldridge (Michael)
Wilfred Caithness (the professor)
Paul Blake (‘The Boss’)
Howard Douglas (Badger)
Ben Williams (Spike)
Arthur Denton (hotel porter)
Alfred A. Harris (hotel guest)
Peter Gawthorne (Scotland Yard official)
Jack Simpson and His Sextet (band)
Maureen Morton (singer)
References
Periodicals
- Monthly Film Bulletin vol.15 no.171 (March 1948) p.30 – credits, review
- Today’s Cinema vol.70 no.5603 (30 January 1948) – review
Books
- British Sound Films: The Studio Years 1928-1959 by David Quinlan p.235 – credits, synopsis
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.340 – credits
