| Barbados Quest | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Original U.S. poster | |
| Directed by | Bernard Knowles |
| Screenplay by | Kenneth Hayles |
| Produced by |
Robert S. Baker Monty Berman |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Monty Berman |
| Edited by | Jack Slade |
Production companies | The Barbour Corporation Ltd. Cipa Productions (uncredited) |
| Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Barbados Quest, released in the USA as Murder On Approval is a 1955 British crime drama film directed by Bernard Knowles. [1]
Plot
An American philatelist pays £10,000 for what he thinks is a rare postage stamp. After he becomes concerned of its authenticity he employs detective "Duke" Tom Martin ( Tom Conway) to investigate. [2]
Cast
- Tom Conway as Tom Martin
- Delphi Lawrence as Jean Larson
- Brian Worth as Geoffrey Blake
- Michael Balfour as Barney Wilson
- Campbell Cotts as Robert Coburn
- John Horsley as Det. Insp. Taylor
- Ronan O'Casey as Stefan Gordoni
- Launce Maraschal as J.D. Everleigh
- Colin Tapley as Lord Valchrist
- Alan Gifford as Henry Warburg
- Grace Arnold as Lady Hawksley
- John Colicos as Mustachioed Henchman (as John Collicos)
- Mayura as Yasmina
- John Watson as Detective Sgt. Grant
- Reggie Morris as Cleanshaven Henchman (as Reg Morris)
- Marianne Stone as Mrs. Wilson - Woman Cleaner
- Derrick Whittingham as Print Shop Manager
Critical reception
TV Guide noted "An inept mystery." [3]
See also
- Breakaway (1955)
References
- ^ "Barbados Quest (1955)". Archived from the original on 3 September 2017.
- ^ "Barbados Quest". britmovie.co.uk.
- ^ "Murder On Approval". TVGuide.com.
External links
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| Barbados Quest | |
|---|---|
|
Original U.S. poster | |
| Directed by | Bernard Knowles |
| Screenplay by | Kenneth Hayles |
| Produced by |
Robert S. Baker Monty Berman |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Monty Berman |
| Edited by | Jack Slade |
Production companies | The Barbour Corporation Ltd. Cipa Productions (uncredited) |
| Distributed by | RKO Radio Pictures |
Release date |
|
Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Barbados Quest, released in the USA as Murder On Approval is a 1955 British crime drama film directed by Bernard Knowles. [1]
Plot
An American philatelist pays £10,000 for what he thinks is a rare postage stamp. After he becomes concerned of its authenticity he employs detective "Duke" Tom Martin ( Tom Conway) to investigate. [2]
Cast
- Tom Conway as Tom Martin
- Delphi Lawrence as Jean Larson
- Brian Worth as Geoffrey Blake
- Michael Balfour as Barney Wilson
- Campbell Cotts as Robert Coburn
- John Horsley as Det. Insp. Taylor
- Ronan O'Casey as Stefan Gordoni
- Launce Maraschal as J.D. Everleigh
- Colin Tapley as Lord Valchrist
- Alan Gifford as Henry Warburg
- Grace Arnold as Lady Hawksley
- John Colicos as Mustachioed Henchman (as John Collicos)
- Mayura as Yasmina
- John Watson as Detective Sgt. Grant
- Reggie Morris as Cleanshaven Henchman (as Reg Morris)
- Marianne Stone as Mrs. Wilson - Woman Cleaner
- Derrick Whittingham as Print Shop Manager
Critical reception
TV Guide noted "An inept mystery." [3]
See also
- Breakaway (1955)
References
- ^ "Barbados Quest (1955)". Archived from the original on 3 September 2017.
- ^ "Barbados Quest". britmovie.co.uk.
- ^ "Murder On Approval". TVGuide.com.
External links
|
| This article related to a British film of the 1950s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
|
| This article about a crime drama film is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |