Flying Fifty-Five
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| Flying Fifty-Five | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Reginald Denham |
| Produced by | Victor M. Greene |
| Written by |
Edgar Wallace (novel) Vernon Clancey Kenneth Horne Victor M. Greene |
| Starring |
Derrick De Marney Nancy Burne Marius Goring Peter Gawthorne |
| Cinematography | Ernest Palmer |
| Editing by | Ted Richards |
| Studio | Admiral Films |
| Distributed by | RKO Pictures |
| Release dates | May 1939 |
| Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Flying Fifty-Five is a 1939 British sports-drama film directed by Reginald Denham and starring Derrick De Marney, Nancy Burne, John Warwick and Peter Gawthorne. It was made by Admiral Films at Welwyn Studios.[1] The film is based on a 1922 novel of the same name by Edgar Wallace.
Synopsis
After being disinherited by his wealthy father, an amateur jockey goes to work under an assumed name at a rural racing stables. Confusion arises when he is mistakenly reported to have been murdered.
Partial cast
- Derrick De Marney - Bill Urquhart
- Nancy Burne - Stella Barrington
- Marius Goring - Charles Barrington
- John Warwick - Jebson
- Peter Gawthorne - Jonas Urquhart
- D. A. Clarke-Smith - Jacques Gregory
- Amy Veness - Aunt Eliza
- Ronald Shiner - Scrubby Oaks
- Billy Bray - Cheerful
- Francesca Bahrle - Clare
- Terry-Thomas - Young man
- Norman Pierce - Creditor
- Basil McGrail - Jockey
References
- ↑ Wood p.98
Bibliography
- Wood, Linda. British Films 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
External links
- Flying Fifty-Five at allmovie
- Flying Fifty-Five at the BFI Film & TV Database
- Flying Fifty-Five at the Internet Movie Database
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