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Paul Tabori (original story and screenplay)
Release Date:
14 December 1955 (USA)
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An Unusual Picture That Carries An Dynamic Wallop! (original US poster) See more »
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Wealthy John Preston arrives in small town Deanbridge. He invests in local businesses and gets involved in community affairs...
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(in credits order) (verified as complete) | Betta St. John | ... | Sally Sandford |
| Alexander Knox | ... | Dr. Peter Walton |
 | Christopher Lee | ... | John Preston |
| Sandra Dorne | ... | Sylvia - in dream / Maria |
| Patrick Holt | ... | Sylvia's Husband in Dream (as Pat Holt) |
| John Stuart | ... | Dr. Underwood |
| Bill Fraser | ... | Joe Newton |
| Gabrielle Gay | ||
| Peter Grant | ... | Bob Newton |
| Betty Ann Davies | ... | Mrs. Sandford |
| John Longden | ... | Richard Sandford |
| Guido Lorraine | ||
| Dinah Anne Rogers | ||
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Nicholas Hill | ... | (uncredited) |
| Leonard Sharp | ... | (uncredited) |
| Mona Washbourne | ... | (uncredited) |
| Ben Williams | ... | (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| David MacDonald | |||
Writing credits | ||
| Paul Tabori | (original story and screenplay) | |
Produced by | |||
| Sidney Stone | .... | producer (as Sid Stone) | |
| Edward J. Danziger | .... | executive producer (uncredited) | |
| Harry Lee Danziger | .... | executive producer (uncredited) | |
Original Music by | |||
| Edwin Astley | |||
| Albert Elms | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Jack E. Cox | (as Jack Cox) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Jack Baldwin | |||
| Cynthia Moody | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Erik Blakemore | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Pauline Trent | .... | hair stylist | |
| Sidney Turner | .... | makeup artist | |
Production Management | |||
| Tom D. Connochie | .... | production manager | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Ernest Morris | .... | first assistant director | |
Sound Department | |||
| Gerry Turner | .... | sound recordist | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Harry Gillam | .... | camera operator | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Marie Feldwick | .... | wardrobe mistress | |
Other crew | |||
| June Randall | .... | continuity | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- British Lion Film Corporation (1956) (UK) (theatrical)
- Associated Artists Productions (AAP) (1956) (USA) (theatrical)
- Sinister Cinema (2008) (USA) (DVD)
- Something Weird Video (SWV) (video)
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66 min | USA:71 min
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Christopher Lee stars as the mysterious John Preston, a World War II veteran of obscure provenance who settles in the rural English town of Deanbridge. Preston is a super intense type 'A' personality who intends to bring some much wanted new blood to Deanbridge, and he immediately makes a good impression on local banker Sandford (John Longden). He also makes a play for Sandford's daughter Sally (American actress Betta St. John), who's already betrothed to bank clerk Bob (Peter Grant), who has an odd trans-Atlantic accent that sets him apart from the locals. Preston's magnetic personality convinces Sally to take his hand in marriage, and he soon finds himself serving on the board of the local hospital. Indeed, everything seems to be coming up roses for young John--until newly appointed consultant psychiatrist Dr. Peter Walton (Canadian-born Alexander Knox) shows up and starts asking some probing questions. This cheap-jack Danziger Brothers production is engaging enough, but it is somewhat distracting listening to Lee speak in the odd accent he adopted for the role. It's not a bad picture, but you'll probably forget it as soon as it's over.