| Celia | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Francis Searle |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Anthony Hinds |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Cedric Williams |
| Edited by | Clifford Turner |
| Music by |
Rupert Grayson Frank Spencer |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Exclusive Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 64 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Celia is a 1949 British comedy thriller film directed by Francis Searle and starring Hy Hazell, Bruce Lester and John Bailey. Made as a second feature by Hammer Films, it was based on a radio serial. [1]
An unemployed actress is persuaded by her private detective boyfriend to pose as a housekeeper at a country mansion to investigate suspicious events occurring there.
Plot
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Cast
- Hy Hazell as Celia
- Bruce Lester as Larry Peters
- John Bailey as Lester Martin
- Elsie Wagstaff as Aunt Nora
- Ferdy Mayne as Antonio
- Lockwood West as Dr. Cresswell
- John Sharp as Mr. Haldane
- Joan Hickson as Mrs. Haldane
- James Raglan as Inspector Parker
- Jasmine Dee as Miss Arnold
- June Elvin as Ruby
- Charles Paton as Grocer
- Olive Walter as Woman in shop
- Grace Denbigh Russell as Woman in shop
References
- ^ Chibnall & MacFarlane p.77
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve & McFarlane, Brian. The British 'B' Film. Palgrave MacMillan, 2009.
External links
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Categories:
- 1949 films
- British comedy thriller films
- 1940s comedy thriller films
- Films directed by Francis Searle
- Films set in England
- Films based on radio series
- Hammer Film Productions films
- 1949 comedy films
- 1940s English-language films
- 1940s British films
- English-language comedy thriller films
- Films scored by Frank Spencer
- 1940s British comedy film stubs