Tiger by the Tail (1955 film)
Tiger by the Tail, also known as Cross-Up,[1] is a 1955 British crime film directed by John Gilling and starring Larry Parks, Constance Smith, Lisa Daniely and Donald Stewart.[2] It is an adaptation of the novel Never Come Back by John Mair. Larry Parks, a memorable Al Jolson in The Jolson Story, had fallen foul of America's House Un-American Activities Committee, and had his first film role for four years starring in this British low budgeter.[3]
| Tiger by the Tail | |
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| Directed by | John Gilling |
| Produced by | Robert S. Baker Monty Berman |
| Screenplay by | John Gilling Willis Goldbeck |
| Based on | Never Come Back by John Mair |
| Starring | Larry Parks Constance Smith Lisa Daniely Donald Stewart |
| Music by | Stanley Black |
| Cinematography | Eric Cross |
| Edited by | Jack Slade |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Eros Films |
Release date | 1955 |
Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Premise
An American journalist works to expose a criminal gang in London. However, his investigation of their counterfeiting activities leads to his kidnapping by the gang.
Main cast
- Larry Parks - John Desmond
- Constance Smith - Jane Claymore
- Lisa Daniely - Anna Ray
- Donald Stewart - Macauly
- Cyril Chamberlain - Foster
- Ronan O'Casey - Nick
- Alexander Gauge - Fitzgerald
- Ronald Leigh-Hunt - Doctor Scott
- June Rodney - Young Psychiatric Nurse
- Joan Heal - Annabella
- Thora Hird - Mary
- Doris Hare - Nurse Brady
- Marie Bryant - Melodie
- Russell Westwood - Sam
- John H. Watson - Truscott
- Robert Moore - Clarke
- Hal Osmond - Charlie
- Frank Forsyth - Sergeant Gross
- Alastair Hunter - Hotel Clerk
- Margot Bryant - Cleaning Woman (uncredited)
Critical reception
- The Radio Times described the film as "a tatty little tale."[4]
- Sky Movies called it a "thoroughly routine British `B' thriller...Familiar situations and backdrops give a competent cast ... little chance to elevate their material above the ordinary. Director John Gilling, who also co-scripted, ensures the thriller is competent in all departments if no more."[5]
References
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048723/releaseinfo?ref_=tt_dt_dt#akas
- "BFI | Film & TV Database | TIGER BY THE TAIL (1955)". Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. 16 April 2009. Archived from the original on 17 January 2009. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
- "Tiger by the Tail | review, synopsis, book tickets, showtimes, movie release date |". Time Out London. 27 April 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
- http://www.radiotimes.com/film/h2sy8/tiger-by-the-tail
- "Tiger by the Tail - Sky Movies HD". Skymovies.sky.com. 23 May 2002. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
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