Gideon of Scotland Yard

Original title: Gideon's Day

19581958
ApprovedApproved
1h 31m

Jack Hawkins in Gideon's Day (1958)

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Comedy Crime Drama

A typical day for Scotland Yard Chief Inspector George Gideon consists of working on several cases at the same time.A typical day for Scotland Yard Chief Inspector George Gideon consists of working on several cases at the same time.A typical day for Scotland Yard Chief Inspector George Gideon consists of working on several cases at the same time.

Director
- John Ford
Writers
- T.E.B. Clarke(screenplay)
- John Creasey(novel "Gideon's Day")
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Gideon of Scotland Yard

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Gideon's Day (1958)

Dianne Foster, Jack Hawkins, and Ronald Howard in Gideon's Day (1958)

Dianne Foster and Jack Hawkins in Gideon's Day (1958)

Grizelda Hervey and Jack Hawkins in Gideon's Day (1958)

Jack Hawkins, Andrew Ray, and Michael Trubshawe in Gideon's Day (1958)

Jack Hawkins and Michael Trubshawe in Gideon's Day (1958)

Doreen Madden and Jack Watling in Gideon's Day (1958)

Francis Crowdy and Jack Hawkins in Gideon's Day (1958)

Jack Hawkins in Gideon's Day (1958)

Jack Hawkins in Gideon's Day (1958)

Jack Hawkins and Howard Marion-Crawford in Gideon's Day (1958)

John Ford, David Aylmer, Francis Crowdy, Dianne Foster, Jack Hawkins, James Hayter, Anna Massey, Andrew Ray, and Brian Smith in Gideon's Day (1958)

Chief Inspector George Gideonas Chief Inspector George Gideon

Mrs.Kate Gideonas Mrs.Kate Gideon

Sally Gideonas Sally Gideon

P.C.Simon Farnaby-Greenas P.C.Simon Farnaby-Green

Howard Marion-Crawford

The Chiefas The Chief

Ponsford 'The Duke'as Ponsford 'The Duke'

Rileyas Riley

Det. Sgt. Liggotas Det. Sgt. Liggot

Michael Trubshawe

Sergeant Golightlyas Sergeant Golightly

Det. Sgt. Eric Kirbyas Det. Sgt. Eric Kirby

Grizelda Hervey

Mrs. Kirbyas Mrs. Kirby

Henry B. Longhurst

Rev Mr. Courtneyas Rev Mr. Courtney
(as Henry Longhurst)

Miss Courtneyas Miss Courtney

Reverend Julian Smallas Reverend Julian Small

Herbert 'Birdie' Sparrowas Herbert 'Birdie' Sparrow

Mrs. Ethel Sparrowas Mrs. Ethel Sparrow

Feeneyas Feeney

Andy 'Simmo' Simpsonas Andy 'Simmo' Simpson

Director
- John Ford
Writers
- T.E.B. Clarke(screenplay)
- John Creasey(novel "Gideon's Day")
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Scotland Yard Inspector George Gideon starts his day off on the wrong foot when he gets a traffic-violation ticket from a young police officer. From there, his 'typical day" consists in learning that one of his most-trusted detectives has accepted bribes; hunts an escaped maniac who has murdered a girl; tracks a young girl suspected of a payroll robbery and, then, helps break up a bank robbery. His long day ends when he arrives at home and finds that his daughter has a date with the policeman who gave him a ticket that morning. —Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>

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Taglines
- 24 Tension-Taut Hours in the Life of a Top Crime Fighter!
Genres
Certificate
- Approved
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
Film debut of Anna Massey (she receives an "Introducing" credit).

Goofs
The background scene of London outside Gideon's office windows is actually a miniature set rather than back projected film. This is revealed by the fact that the cars and buses crossing the bridge are clearly small models or toys. In fact in the opening shot of Gideon looking out of his office at night, the miniature is used on its own instead of inserting stock footage, and the model vehicles are particularly noticeable.

Quotes
Insp. George Gideon: I could tell you a few things about executions - they're not very dramatic - you know, they're rather an anti-climax after the trial. Three weeks in jail and then one morning the long walk. And it won't be a bit like you imagine - the heroine with her head held high. They'll drag you there half doped and vomiting with terror... that's the worst thing about hanging - it's so undignified...

Crazy credits
When title music plays "London Bridge is Falling Down" there is a full-screen picture of Tower Bridge.

Connections
Referenced in Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000)

Top review

8/10

Unknown Ford

All but forgotten - and all but ignored in '58 - Fordian gem, on a day in the life of a very cagey Scotland Yard Inspector, played to perfection by the estimable actor Jack Hawkins, with splendid work by a fine cast, including the always adorable Dianne Foster, an underused but very watchable Columbia contractee from Alberta. Gideon solves about five major crimes, still finding time for the missus, and a few odds and ends at the office. One wonders what a busy day is like for this guy. I saw GIDEON at a suburban art house (the Park) in '58, on a Saturday evening. About 50 people had the same idea; we came out smiling. Terrific movie; classy cops and robbers thrills for the smarter set. One of John Ford's best 50s films. Beats hell outta Grapes of Wrath and How Green was My Valley, I know that much. Geez, what hogwash.

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keiljd
Mar 5, 2002

Release date
- March 9, 1959 (Canada)
Countries of origin
- United Kingdom
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- Inspecteur de service
Filming locations
- MGM British Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Production company
- Columbia British Productions
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Runtime
1 hour 31 minutes
Color
- Color

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