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Hidden Homicide
''Hidden Homicide'' is a 1959 British B movie, 'B' mystery film directed by Tony Young (director), Tony Young and starring Griffith Jones (actor), Griffith Jones, Patricia Laffan, James Kenney, Bruce Seton, Peter Carver and Danny Green (actor), Danny Green. It was written by Bill Luckwell and Young, based on the 1951 novel ''Death at Shinglestrand'' by Paul Capon. It was released on 25 February 1959 by General Film Distributors, Rank Film Distributors. Plot Writer Michael Cornforth wakes up in a strange house in the countryside – fully clothed and holding a gun. On investigating, he discovers his cousin's dead body in the kitchen, and soon finds himself accused of murder. Cast *Griffith Jones (actor), Griffith Jones as Michael Cornforth *Patricia Laffan as Jean Gilson *James Kenney (actor), James Kenney as Oswald Castellan *Bruce Seton as Bill Dodd *Peter Carver as Wally Gizzard *Danny Green (actor), Danny Green as Cliff Darby *Charles Farrell (Irish actor), Charles Farrell a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Young (director)
Tony Young (1917–1966), sometimes credited as Anthony Young, was a British film director and television producer. His films include ''Penny Points to Paradise'' (1951) (the feature film debut of the stars of ''The Goon Show'', Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers), ''The Eternal Question'' (1956), and ''The Runaway (1963 film), The Runaway'' (1963). Young also produced ''The Telegoons'' (1963–1964) for BBC Television. Filmography (director) *''Penny Points to Paradise'' (1951) *''My Death Is a Mockery'' (1952) *''Hands of Destiny (1954 film), Hands of Destiny'' (1954) *''Port of Escape'' (1956) *''The Eternal Question'' (1956) *''Them Nice Americans'' (1958) *''Hidden Homicide'' (1959) *''The Runaway'' (1963) *''Delayed Flight (film), Delayed Flight'' (1964) References External links * 1917 births 1966 deaths British film directors British television producers British comedy film directors {{UK-film-director-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Shaw (actor)
Richard Shaw (19 November 1920 – 11 April 2010) was an English actor remembered for appearing in the science fiction franchises '' Quatermass'' and ''Doctor Who'', as well as having a regular role as henchman Ryan in the children's series '' Freewheelers''. He was a regular face on British TV networks BBC and ITV. Shaw played many supporting roles, mostly British crime films, through the 50s, 60s and 70s. He locked the bunker, full of Nazis and their families, before it was filled with gasoline and grenades were dropped in during the last scenes of the Second World War movie '' The Dirty Dozen''. He also performed stunt roles. During the latter part of his career, in 1980, he played the love interest of both '' Bet Lynch'' and '' Elsie Tanner'', Dan Johnson, in the UK soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Shaw appeared in the 1959 BBC TV serial of '' Quatermass and the Pit'' playing drill operator Sladden. The series was remastered and rereleased by the BBC in 2018. He was asked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1950s English-language Films
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British Mystery Films
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1959 Films
The year 1959 in film involved some significant events, with '' Ben-Hur'' winning a record 11 Academy Awards. Top-grossing films (U.S.) The top ten 1959 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: Events * January 23 – Republic Pictures releases its last production, '' Plunderers of Painted Flats''. * January 29 – Walt Disney releases his 16th animated film, ''Sleeping Beauty'' in Beverly Hills. It is Disney's first animated film to be shown in 70mm and modern 6-track stereophonic sound, but its last fairytale adaptation until 1989. Also on the program is Disney's new "pictorial interpretation" ''Grand Canyon'', which uses the music of Ferde Grofé's '' Grand Canyon Suite''. ''Grand Canyon'' wins an Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject). *April 30 – François Truffaut's '' The 400 Blows'' opens the 1959 Cannes Film Festival bringing international attention to the French New Wave. * June 4 – The Three Stooges release t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Monthly Film Bulletin
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John Watson (actor)
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Joe Wadham
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Jan Wilson (actor)
Jan Wilson CBE (1944 – 2 August 2010) was a Labour councillor in Sheffield and formerly the leader of Sheffield City Council. Her career outside politics saw her volunteer with the Citizens Advice Bureau in 1975, and she joined the staff in 1988, remaining until 2002. She was Leader of the Labour Group on Sheffield City Council from 1998 until her death in 2010, and served twice as Leader of the Council, in 1998–99 and again in 2002–08. On both occasions, she lost office to opposition Liberal Democrats. In December 2006, she was appointed a CBE for her public services. In January 2007, Wilson announced that she had been diagnosed with lung cancer Lung cancer, also known as lung carcinoma, is a malignant tumor that begins in the lung. Lung cancer is caused by genetic damage to the DNA of cells in the airways, often caused by cigarette smoking or inhaling damaging chemicals. Damaged ..., but would be continuing in her role as leader of the council. She died of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Hawkins (actor)
Frank Hawkins, Jr. (born July 3, 1959) is an American former football running back who played seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders from 1981 to 1987. He is also a former Las Vegas City Council member. Football career Hawkins' football career began in Las Vegas' Pop Warner system and continued through Western High School, where he was a star running back. After graduation in 1977, he earned a full athletic scholarship to the University of Nevada, Reno, where he played for four seasons and was a three-time All-American (Division I-AA) at running back, and twice the I-AA rushing leader. His jersey #27 was retired by the Wolf Pack. In the 1981 NFL draft, Hawkins was selected at the end of the tenth round (276th overall) by the Oakland Raiders. With the Raiders in Oakland and Los Angeles, he also wore number 27 and played in Super Bowl XVIII in January 1984. During that 1983 NFL season, Hawkins and running back Kenny King combi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Wynne
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