UK, 1955
29m, 2678 feet
35mm film, VistaVision, “The Dynamic Frame”, Technicolor, 1.96:1 [variable]
mono, English
A British fantasy film directed by Glenn H. Alvey Jr. An opening caption explains “You are about to see the first demonstration of a new film technique – THE DYNAMIC FRAME – in which the shape and size of the picture change according to the dramatic needs of the story.”
Plot Summary
A man is haunted by a magic door that opens into an alternate world.
Credits
* = uncredited
Crew
Director: Glenn H. Alvey Jr
Associated British Pathé. Produced with the co-operation of British Film Institute Experimental Film Fund. Produced by arrangement with Lawrie Productions
Producer: Howard Thomas
Production Manager: Howard Connell *
Production Supervisor: Terry Ashwood *
Assistant to Production Supervisor: Terry Hunter *
Based on the Story by: H.G. Wells
Assistant Director: Jack Martin *
Continuity: Angela Martelli *
Director of Photography: Jo Jago
Camera Operator: William Allan *
Camera Assistant: Frank Kingston *
Stills Photography: Geoff Conway *
Editor: Eily Boland
Assistant Editor: John House *
Music: James Bernard
Music Conducted by: John Hollingsworth
Sound [Recordist]: Nolan Roberts
Sound: William S. Bland
Sound Mixer: Yorke Scarlett *
Art Director: Bertram Tyrer
The Dynamic Frame Originated by: Glenn H. Alvey Jr
Cast
Ian Hunter
Stephen Murray
References
Books
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.111 – credits
