Meet Mr. Callaghan (1954)

Director:

Charles Saunders

Writers:

Peter Cheyney (novel), Gerald Verner (play),

Stars:

Derrick De Marney, Harriette Johns, Peter Neil

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Derrick De Marney	...	Slim Callaghan (as Derrick de Marney)
Harriette Johns	...	Cynthia Meraulton
Peter Neil	...	William Meraulton
Adrienne Corri	...	Mayolo
Delphi Lawrence	...	Effie
Belinda Lee	...	Jenny Appleby
Larry Burns	...	Darkey
Trevor Reid	...	Inspector Gringall
John Longden	...	Jeremy Meraulton
Roger Williams	...	Bellamy Meraulton
Frank Henderson	...	Paul Meraulton

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel | based on play

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

June 1954 (UK)

Also Known As:

Callaghan, o aristrokratis detective

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pinnacle Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title melody "Meet Mr. Callahan" was picked-up in tempo and became a 1952 double-chart topper for both Les Paul and for the Harry Grove Trio, and remains a durable standard.

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Soundtracks

"Wie sich die Zeiger weiterdrehn"
Music by Eric Spear
German Lyrics by Bruno Balz
Performed also by Liselotte Malkowsky & Werner Müller

User Reviews

Neat and entertaining British crime movie from the 50's

This is a neat, entertaining and witty British movie from the 1950's which is very much enhanced by an excellent lead performance by Derrick De Marney as Slim Callaghan. Based on a Peter Cheyney novel, and featuring his main character of Callaghan, the film moves along at a brisk pace, and the plot, which is quite involved, never sags and retains the viewers interest all the way. This is helped in no small way by a sharp and vibrant script. Although other actors have portrayed Slim Callaghan, there is little doubt that De Marney is by far the best. His laconic and downbeat style fits the character perfectly, and it is a pity that it was never put to further good purpose. In many ways, he provides a perfect comparison to similar American-style gumshoes in movies from the 40's and 50's, in particular. The scene in the nightclub, when he is tempted by singer Adrienne Corri, is a joy of deadpan expression and he certainly carries this film along in a thoroughly expert way. You are left with the distinct impression that this is how the author imagined his main character to be. All in all, a film well worth catching and one that should gain a wider audience.