The Adventures of PC 49
The Adventures of PC 49 is a 1949 British crime film directed by Godfrey Grayson and starring Hugh Latimer, John Penrose and Annette D. Simmonds.[1]
| The Adventures of PC 49 | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Godfrey Grayson |
| Produced by | Anthony Hinds |
| Written by | Vernon Harris (radio series) Alan Stranks |
| Starring | Hugh Latimer John Penrose Annette D. Simmonds |
| Music by | Frank Spencer |
| Cinematography | Cedric Williams |
| Edited by | Clifford Turner |
Production company | Hammer Films |
| Distributed by | Exclusive Films |
Release date | 1949 |
Running time | 67 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
It is also known by the subtitle Investigating the Case of the Guardian Angel. The film was based on a popular radio series. It was followed by a sequel A Case for PC 49 in 1951.
There were six children's annuals full of stories of PC 49, as well as an annual reprinting of his strips in the Eagle comics.
Cast
- Hugh Latimer as P.C. Archibald Berkeley-Willoughby
- John Penrose as Barney
- Annette D. Simmonds as Carrots
- Pat Nye as Ma Benson
- Patricia Cutts as Joan Carr
- Michael Ripper as Fingers
- Martin Benson as Skinny Ellis
- Arthur Brander as Inspector Wilson
- Eric Phillips as Sergeant Wright
- Billy Thatcher as Ted Burton
- Arthur Lovegrove as Bill
- Jim O'Brady as Lorry Driver
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References
- Chibnall & McFarlane p.241
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve & McFarlane, Brian. The British 'B' Film. Palgrave MacMillan, 2009.
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