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The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre

  • TV Series
  • 1959–19651959–1965
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7.8/10
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The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre (1959)
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
Mystery crime stories with sometimes different cops and many now famous faces.Mystery crime stories with sometimes different cops and many now famous faces.Mystery crime stories with sometimes different cops and many now famous faces.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
166
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • John Wilder
    • George Hilsdon
    • Bernard Lee
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  • Stars
    • John Wilder
    • George Hilsdon
    • Bernard Lee
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    • 5User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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  • Episodes48

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    Kenneth Cope and Zena Walker in Change Partners (1965)
    Barbara Windsor in Death Trap (1962)
    The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre (1959)
    Clue of the New Pin (1961)
    The Malpas Mystery (1960)
    The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre (1959)
    Strangler's Web (1965)
    The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre (1959)
    The Main Chance (1964)
    Face of a Stranger (1964)
    Act of Murder (1964)
    Who Was Maddox? (1964)

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    John Wilder
    • Detectiveas Detective…
    14 episodes14 eps • 1960–1965
    George Hilsdon
    • Police Constableas Police Constable…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1960–1965
    Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee
    • Superintendent Meredithas Superintendent Meredith…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1960–1964
    Stanley Morgan
    Stanley Morgan
    • Det. Sgt. Ansonas Det. Sgt. Anson…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1960–1962
    Tony Wall
    • Constable Huntlyas Constable Huntly…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1961–1965
    Bernard Archard
    Bernard Archard
    • Det. Inspector Verityas Det. Inspector Verity…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1961–1964
    John Carson
    John Carson
    • Insp. Jacksonas Insp. Jackson…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1962–1964
    Allan Cuthbertson
    Allan Cuthbertson
    • Chief Supt. Symingtonas Chief Supt. Symington…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1960–1965
    Alfred Burke
    • Davisonas Davison…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1961–1962
    Victor Platt
    • Constable Jacksonas Constable Jackson…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1961–1965
    Clifford Earl
    • Det. Sgt. Wentworthas Det. Sgt. Wentworth…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1961–1963
    Marianne Stone
    Marianne Stone
    • Alicia Prestonas Alicia Preston…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1963–1965
    Norma Parnell
    • Day Nurseas Day Nurse…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1960–1963
    Peter Thomas
    • 3rd Reporteras 3rd Reporter…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1961–1964
    Guy Standeven
    Guy Standeven
    • Casino Patronas Casino Patron…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1961–1963
    Maxine Audley
    Maxine Audley
    • Liz Teasdaleas Liz Teasdale…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1964
    Jacqueline Ellis
    Jacqueline Ellis
    • Elsa Marloweas Elsa Marlowe…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1963
    Paul Daneman
    Paul Daneman
    • Frank Griffithsas Frank Griffiths…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1962
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    Storyline

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    Not originally meant as a TV series, 'The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre' was a series of B-movies, the movies played second in a double feature. In this case the movies were all based on books by Edgar Wallace. In its current form it is essentially a series of murder-mystery dramas. —grantss
    • reference to edgar wallace
    • english criminal
    • homicide
    • murder
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
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      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The alternative overall UK original television series version of the series of films title was "The Edgar Wallace Mysteries". The films were actually adaptations of all of the writings of author Edgar Wallace, originally released in cinemas as "supporting features" or B movies in the cinema chain division of the production company, later re-packaged as hour long tv episodes. So weren't officially a made for television filmed series, but were seemingly made with an eye on tv sales.
    • Alternate versions
      In US each episode was cut to 45 minutes to fit hour-long commercial TV slots.

    User reviews5

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    Top review
    10/10
    Classic
    Absolutely brilliant programme, watched many times and always enjoy, so much better imagination than a lot of rubbish on tv now.
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    • scottbarry-88358
    • May 5, 2021

    FAQ4

    • Was Edgar Wallace popular in Germany?
    • Were Edgar Wallace Stories Used On the Series?
    • Did The Group 'The Shadows' Record the Theme Tune

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 1959 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Edgar Wallace
    • Production company
      • Merton Park Studios
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    Technical specs

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    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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