Impeccable...and well-chosen by Old Music. great production values: script, plot, lighting, sets, direction......and excellent camerawork....and amazing musical accompaniment by a real orchestra! Too old a film for you to watch? Forget that and immerse yourself in a real British thriller....which kept the War-weary audiences of the Forties on the edge of their cast-iron seats...with ash trays! Along the way, this film has humorous touches that you must catch...all relevant to task in hand! Standout actor?........Portman, for that.convincing face.
Four minutes in, and it's rich with human interest - the packed train, the holdup, the former bus conductor *who wasn't noticed* when punching tickets by his fellow passenger who's thinking of bring late for her appointment, and then the 'hard cut" to the very elegant back of a man who may or may not be her boyfriend, and camera follows him in a very long take: and we never see his face! So much, so soon. .
@@sohara.... Oh 'human'. I thought you wrote 'humour'. I went back and watched the beginning twice looking for all that humour as I must have missed it the first time around. After the carosel and the Paper man crying 'Another Strangler Murder' I stopped thinking that's far enough. There is no humour in the beginning. I;ll need you to point it out and say I can not find any of the humour you mentioned. LOL Good Comment.
Fabulous Eric Portman always played sinister characters so well, 49th Parallel, Dear Murderer. A Canterbury Tale is a favourite have most of his films. Thank you x
British murder mysteries are always a pleasure to watch. Unlike most Hollywood productions, they make you think. Practically no guns, car chases, endless fist fights, etc. In many cases the ending is not always predictable. Thanks Old Music.
Thanks for the upload. I'm from Canada, and a professional English teacher for non-native speakers. So I love watching these kinds of British movies just to see if I can understand the quick dialogue 🤩
I have taught English to non-native speakers and I always recommend they watch old films (pre 1970) to improve their diction. It's not just the accents that were clearer back then, it's the projection, tone, timbre, pitch etc. Actors in those days were taught to speak properly as most of them had theatrical backgrounds. After 1970 or so the mumbling and regional accents came in.
Excellent! There's just good about British crime movies. If that makes any sense at all? London in 1946 was a treat in itself. Thank you.. London in 1946 was a treat in itself. Thank you.
These old movies were so engaging and real. Wish I would have grown up in an era that was much simpler, where your brain could take you as far as you wanted, not your credit score or bank roll. Almost all of the most famous people, and some of the richest in this era were just extremely smart street kids who would find a way to make their dreams come true.
Perfect police procedural investigations. Scotland Yard was a little slow on the uptake though. Each tiny piece of evidence fits the crime. After investigating over 300 death investigations in my career I appreciate the effort!!!
Love Kathleen Harrison, she's a wonderful actress across the board. I think she was born an older woman, and never really changed much through the years.
She also had her own TV series in the 1960s called Mrs Thursday. She was a very adaptable actress from Lancashire although she always played a very convincing Londoner.
Liked the post war era atmos with shortages and a Kiwi in his Lemon Squeezer at the 1.22 mark listening to Christian choir's at Hyde park corner. Stan Holloway is always very watchable.
1:09:42 The restaurant scene. As an English man I am confused, was the waiter scrubbing out the roast beef that was requested because 1 it was a class thing, he was working class customer and did not deserve top food. 2 Or was it due to war time rationing ?
"Im convinced he's our man- A)- we know he was on Hempstead Heath that night, B)- he's exectly like thet fanatical U-boat captain in Canada, isnt he? and C)- He looks, and sounds just like thet dodgy magistrate fella in Chillingbourne. What was his name?... Colpepper! Thets him! Gives himself away with thet shifty look every time!" I love Eric Portman.
Shame about the distracting blurred background. Can you next time put a 4:3 aspect film on a black background in the future or simply upload the original 4:3 version - just as it was originally shot? Thanks.
It's mentioned that the GI was a tailor in civilian life, he would be able to size up a back very easily. He doesn't say it definitely identifies the culprit, just that there's a similarity. The main idea was probably to rile the suspect.
In the old days there used to be street photographers who would take pictures of random people then hand out a card with their address; the idea was you called later and paid for the pictures if you liked them, but there was no obligation to buy them. It was very common in tourist spots in the days when many people could not afford a camera. In this scene, the photographer is a plain clothes policeman using it as cover to take a picture of Colebroke.
@@MykalMalloy I didn't notice. But I am not in my seventies yet. Some people clearly do not watch the film as they are busy worrying about what is going on outside. To me it is a bit like going in to an art gallery and noticing that the paint on the cealing is cracked with age. That would be ok. But if I then went searching for the curator to tell him. Then I would have to be a painter or decorator or question my own sanity as I went in to view the art but got too focused on things other than the art.
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That was so good! Not a dull moment in this entire film.
Impeccable...and well-chosen by Old Music. great production values: script, plot, lighting, sets, direction......and excellent camerawork....and amazing musical accompaniment by a real orchestra! Too old a film for you to watch? Forget that and immerse yourself in a real British thriller....which kept the War-weary audiences of the Forties on the edge of their cast-iron seats...with ash trays! Along the way, this film has humorous touches that you must catch...all relevant to task in hand! Standout actor?........Portman, for that.convincing face.
Four minutes in, and it's rich with human interest - the packed train, the holdup, the former bus conductor *who wasn't noticed* when punching tickets by his fellow passenger who's thinking of bring late for her appointment, and then the 'hard cut" to the very elegant back of a man who may or may not be her boyfriend, and camera follows him in a very long take: and we never see his face!
So much, so soon.
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@@sohara.... Oh 'human'. I thought you wrote 'humour'. I went back and watched the beginning twice looking for all that humour as I must have missed it the first time around. After the carosel and the Paper man crying 'Another Strangler Murder' I stopped thinking that's far enough. There is no humour in the beginning. I;ll need you to point it out and say I can not find any of the humour you mentioned. LOL Good Comment.
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Fabulous Eric Portman always played sinister characters so well, 49th Parallel, Dear Murderer. A Canterbury Tale is a favourite have most of his films. Thank you x
What a clear, crisp picture quality, loved the movie, love Eric Portman.😊😊😊❤❤
British murder mysteries are always a pleasure to watch. Unlike most Hollywood productions, they make you think. Practically no guns, car chases, endless fist fights, etc. In many cases the ending is not always predictable. Thanks Old Music.
Well done movie. Anything, that Eric Portman stars in is always good.
Goes for Kathleen Harrison as well.
Eric Portman plays a disturbed believable villain to perfection! The film editing is dramatically effective in this picture, as well.
What a great movie! Suspenseful, and funny at times with great acting. Thank you for uploading it.
The theme music is a masterpiece! Very haunting, suits the script 👍
I had watched the movie a few years ago but rewatched it with pleasure. British N & B are the best😊
Brilliant film, great acting, great script, cinematography, and made when Britain was still recovering from WW2
Thanks for the upload. I'm from Canada, and a professional English teacher for non-native speakers. So I love watching these kinds of British movies just to see if I can understand the quick dialogue 🤩
You should watch Ghosts on Trent, they're from Stoke on Trent and their accents are intense.
I have taught English to non-native speakers and I always recommend they watch old films (pre 1970) to improve their diction. It's not just the accents that were clearer back then, it's the projection, tone, timbre, pitch etc. Actors in those days were taught to speak properly as most of them had theatrical backgrounds. After 1970 or so the mumbling and regional accents came in.
Excellent! There's just good about British crime movies. If that makes any sense at all? London in 1946 was a treat in itself. Thank you.. London in 1946 was a treat in itself. Thank you.
Thank you for this film, I like 30's and 40's movies, and realy llike b&w movies.
Terrific film. Thank you for posting.
Excellent movie, great story and great acting.
"I'd never say anything to a person's face that I wouldn't say behind their backs." lol Great Portman, Farr & Holloway movie.
Great film. As always eric Portman is superb
So lovely to see London as it was when I was 15, unlike it is now.
great at every level. music notable.pro cast. and all those extras! british at its best.
These old movies were so engaging and real. Wish I would have grown up in an era that was much simpler, where your brain could take you as far as you wanted, not your credit score or bank roll. Almost all of the most famous people, and some of the richest in this era were just extremely smart street kids who would find a way to make their dreams come true.
18.05..priceless! " Why Not?" " I wouldn't say anything to a person's face that I would rather say behind their back!"
Love British films so real, not fake.
. Photos on sofenof fridge r gone my sqirtgun Gone!!!!?😢😢
Great film the old ones are the best 👍🇬🇧
Thank you ! 🎉
Dulcie Grey what a lovely actress full of Grace and kindness. 🌹🙏
Oh for the days when bands actually played in British parks, especially bournemouth.
And ended the concert with 'The King'.
Thanks
Perfect police procedural investigations. Scotland Yard was a little slow on the uptake though. Each tiny piece of evidence fits the crime. After investigating over 300 death investigations in my career I appreciate the effort!!!
Brilliant, classic thriller. Eric Portman plays the quintessential English nutter. I can't imagine him in any other role.
Eric Portman kind of reminds me of actor Joseph Schildkraut. Love British classics, the best.
Love Kathleen Harrison, she's a wonderful actress across the board. I think she was born an older woman, and never really changed much through the years.
Good, no, Great movie, thank you.
Excellent.
Super Thank you❤😊
I'm German and I like their English so much.
17:07 Is it Mrs. Huggett?
Hi, yes it's actress Kathleen Harrison (Mrs Huggett)... She was in so many films, including Scrooge (1951) as Mrs Dilber 🙂
She also had her own TV series in the 1960s called Mrs Thursday. She was a very adaptable actress from Lancashire although she always played a very convincing Londoner.
Excellent
I know the number 13 bus route well, from when I lived in Swiss Cottage.
Eric Portman is always good.
Liked the post war era atmos with shortages and a Kiwi in his Lemon Squeezer at the 1.22 mark listening to Christian choir's at Hyde park corner. Stan Holloway is always very watchable.
Adverts spoil film. Excessive!
Real acting , People had to learn well scripted lines. The films now are terrible.To much special affects .
Well said
If only you had included the OPENING CREDITS!!
Yes it is the actress who played mrs huggett 😊😊
Kathleen Harrison
And adorable Mrs Thursday. And the Inspector's side kick is Eliza Dolittle's father.😊
Fantastic Katherine Harrison been in so many films x
1:09:42 The restaurant scene. As an English man I am confused, was the waiter scrubbing out the roast beef that was requested because 1 it was a class thing, he was working class customer and did not deserve top food. 2 Or was it due to war time rationing ?
War time rationing. Pretty much everything was in short supply.
"Im convinced he's our man-
A)- we know he was on Hempstead Heath that night,
B)- he's exectly like thet fanatical U-boat captain in Canada, isnt he? and
C)- He looks, and sounds just like thet dodgy magistrate fella in Chillingbourne. What was his name?... Colpepper! Thets him! Gives himself away with thet shifty look every time!"
I love Eric Portman.
Shame about the distracting blurred background. Can you next time put a 4:3 aspect film on a black background in the future or simply upload the original 4:3 version - just as it was originally shot? Thanks.
Is there any way to turn off the distracting echo pillarboxing?
Interesting to reveal the murderer early.
No screaming tyres,crashing cars,explosions or arseholes faking martial arts
What a dreadful presentation. Black bars are much better than irritating blurry patens.
59 minutes. Back identification is absurd. Facial identification is error prone enough.
It's mentioned that the GI was a tailor in civilian life, he would be able to size up a back very easily. He doesn't say it definitely identifies the culprit, just that there's a similarity. The main idea was probably to rile the suspect.
Can someone explain the scene with the man taking photos and handing off scraps of papers to passersby?
In the old days there used to be street photographers who would take pictures of random people then hand out a card with their address; the idea was you called later and paid for the pictures if you liked them, but there was no obligation to buy them. It was very common in tourist spots in the days when many people could not afford a camera. In this scene, the photographer is a plain clothes policeman using it as cover to take a picture of Colebroke.
hell with all advertising ever ten minutes, grrrrr
That's a great view of Hammersmith Bridge at 1:25:33.
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Why the blurred sides….annoying.
Something to do with film photography. But I can not imagne you looking at both sides rather than how normal people look -looking at the main centre.
Gee, I never even noticed until I read your comment ! Really getting old, 75. Australia.
@@MykalMalloy I didn't notice. But I am not in my seventies yet. Some people clearly do not watch the film as they are busy worrying about what is going on outside. To me it is a bit like going in to an art gallery and noticing that the paint on the cealing is cracked with age. That would be ok. But if I then went searching for the curator to tell him. Then I would have to be a painter or decorator or question my own sanity as I went in to view the art but got too focused on things other than the art.
How come such a posh bloke is a DI with CID?
There are and probably always have been 'posh blokes' in the CID I've worked with one or two though they are not the norm I agree.
Rockefeller reintroduction Delia. Step o instep beyond. U K
As a USC filum grad, I can say deem this suboptimal limey trash😺
A great film
Slow, dull, plodding "plot" 🫤🤯
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