Dangerous Assignment is a 1950 British second feature ('B')[1] crime film directed by Ben R. Hart and starring Lionel Murton, Pamela Deeming and Ivan Craig.[2] It was written by Chris Messina. The film was made with backing from the newly-formed distributor Apex Films.[1]
| Dangerous Assignment | |
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| Directed by | Ben R. Hart |
| Written by | Chick Messina |
| Produced by | Miriam Crowdy |
| Starring |
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Production company | Touchstone Films |
| Distributed by | Apex Film Distributors |
Release date |
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Running time | 58 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editAn American crime reporter tries to seek out the whereabouts of a missing car dealer.
Cast
edit- Lionel Murton as Joe Wilson
- Pamela Deeming as Laura
- Ivan Craig as Frank Mayer
- MacDonald Parke as B.G. Bradley
- Michael Hogarth
- Bill Hodge
Reception
editWhile it was criticised for its weak story, it received praise as a "commendable effort" which had achieved a certain amount of realism.[1]
The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Poor, carelessly constructed thriller."[3]
In British Sound Films: The Studio Years 1928–1959 David Quinlan rated the film as "mediocre", writing: "Rough and ready thick-ear, indifferently added."[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c Chibnall, Steve; McFarlane, Brian (2009). The British 'B' Film. London: BFI/Bloomsbury. p. 126. ISBN 978-1-8445-7319-6.
- ^ "Dangerous Assignment". British Film Institute Collections Search. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Dangerous Assignment". The Monthly Film Bulletin. 17 (193): 187. 1 January 1950 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Quinlan, David (1984). British Sound Films: The Studio Years 1928–1959. London: B.T. Batsford Ltd. p. 297. ISBN 0-7134-1874-5.
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