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Green for Danger

  • 19461946
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
5.2K
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Alastair Sim in Green for Danger (1946)
ComedyCrimeMystery
After the nurse who declares that a recent surgical death was a murder dies also, an enigmatic Scotland Yard inspector arrives to investigate.After the nurse who declares that a recent surgical death was a murder dies also, an enigmatic Scotland Yard inspector arrives to investigate.After the nurse who declares that a recent surgical death was a murder dies also, an enigmatic Scotland Yard inspector arrives to investigate.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
5.2K
YOUR RATING
    • Sidney Gilliat
    • Christianna Brand(from the novel by)
    • Sidney Gilliat(screenplay)
    • Claud Gurney(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Alastair Sim
    • Sally Gray
    • Trevor Howard
    • Sidney Gilliat
    • Christianna Brand(from the novel by)
    • Sidney Gilliat(screenplay)
    • Claud Gurney(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Alastair Sim
    • Sally Gray
    • Trevor Howard
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 77User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
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    Alastair Sim in Green for Danger (1946)
    Judy Campbell, Leo Genn, Megs Jenkins, and Alastair Sim in Green for Danger (1946)
    Trevor Howard, Sally Gray, and Alastair Sim in Green for Danger (1946)
    Rosamund John in Green for Danger (1946)
    Megs Jenkins in Green for Danger (1946)
    Alastair Sim in Green for Danger (1946)
    Alastair Sim in Green for Danger (1946)
    Trevor Howard and Judy Campbell in Green for Danger (1946)
    Trevor Howard and Ronald Adam in Green for Danger (1946)
    Ronald Adam in Green for Danger (1946)
    Trevor Howard, Leo Genn, Rosamund John, Alastair Sim, and George Woodbridge in Green for Danger (1946)

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    Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim
    • The Police: Inspector Cockrill
    Sally Gray
    Sally Gray
    • The Nurses: Nurse Freddi Linley
    Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard
    • The Hospital Staff - The Doctors: Dr. Barnes
    Leo Genn
    Leo Genn
    • The Hospital Staff - The Doctors: Mr. Eden
    Henry Edwards
    Henry Edwards
    • The Hospital Staff - The Doctors: Mr. Purdy
    Ronald Adam
    Ronald Adam
    • The Hospital Staff - The Doctors: Dr. White
    Judy Campbell
    Judy Campbell
    • The Nurses: Sister Bates
    Wendy Thompson
    • The Nurses: Sister Carter
    Rosamund John
    Rosamund John
    • The Nurses: Nurse Esther Sanson
    Megs Jenkins
    Megs Jenkins
    • The Nurses: Nurse Woods
    John Rae
    • The Porter
    Moore Marriott
    Moore Marriott
    • The Patients: Joseph Higgins
    Frank Ling
    • The Patients: Rescue Worker
    George Woodbridge
    George Woodbridge
    • The Police: Det.-Sgt. Hendricks
    Richard Duke
    • Orderly
    • (uncredited)
    Hattie Jacques
    Hattie Jacques
      Elizabeth Sydney
        Ronald Ward
        Ronald Ward
        • Bit Part
        • (uncredited)
          • Sidney Gilliat
          • Christianna Brand(from the novel by)
          • Sidney Gilliat(screenplay)
          • Claud Gurney(screenplay)
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        Storyline

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        • Trivia
          In the UK, surgeons, even though they have graduated medical school like all other physicians, are traditionally called Mister (or Miss or Mrs.).
        • Goofs
          As the movie takes place in 1944 whilst Britain is being attacked by V1 bombs ('doodlebugs'), the windows and glass doors in the hospital should have been taped to prevent glass being shattered by an explosion and blowing in on people inside.
        • Quotes

          Dr. Barney Barnes: I gave nitrous oxide at first, to get him under.

          Inspector Cockrill: Oh yes, stuff the dentist gives you, hmmm -- commonly known as "laughing gas."

          Dr. Barney Barnes: Used to be -- actually the impurities cause the laughs.

          Inspector Cockrill: Oh, just the same as in our music halls.

        • Connections
          Featured in TCM Guest Programmer: Thelma Schoonmaker (2007)
        • Soundtracks
          Paul Jones
          (uncredited)

          Arranged by Harry Gold and Norrie Paramor

        User reviews77

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        7/10
        "Joseph Higgins. I begin with him because he was the first to die..."
        This film opens with this line and is one of the greatest opening hooks I've heard in film. These words are spoken as anonymous hands are clanging away on a typewriter. And so begins "Green for Danger".

        This is a great, quirky British mystery drama that I found quite entertaining. At times it's tense and scary, then its humorous - and then its almost noir. I found this kept the film interesting and the pace was quite energetic. I will say the beginning is a little slow to start after the great opening hook. It starts out looking like it will be just another doctor/nurse soap opera. But hang with it and it gets rolling.

        I found the black and white cinematography to be quite accomplished and loved its great use of architectural shapes, shadows, and the mix of light and dark.

        Alastair Sim as The Inspector was great. He has an unusual mug of a face and bulging eyes. He's tall and somewhat clumsy. And more than a little goofy. He makes quite effective use of sarcasm. I loved his line when he said "My presence lay over the hospital like a pall."

        It was interesting to see some of the old hospital equipment. I noticed there was a coin meter for gas utilities in the kitchen - never saw one before. My only complaint during the film was having difficulty following some of the clipped British accents.

        There is a nice twist at the end. The hapless inspector solves the crime, but causes harm in so doing. There is a clever closing line back on the typewriter - " I offer my resignation, in the confident hope that you wont accept it.''

        Quirky piece - loved it!
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        • PudgyPandaMan
        • Jan 14, 2009

        FAQ1

        • Some of the nurses are referred to as "Nurse". Others are called "Sister". What's the difference?

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        • Release date
          • December 7, 1946 (United Kingdom)
          • United Kingdom
          • English
        • Also known as
          • Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
        • Production company
          • Individual Pictures
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        • 1 hour 31 minutes
          • Black and White

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