Grand National Night
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Grand National Night is a 1953 British thriller film brought to the screen by George Minter, produced by Phil C. Samuel, and based on a play of the same title written by Campbell and Dorothy Christie. It was directed by Bob McNaught and starred Nigel Patrick, Moira Lister and Beatrice Campbell (Patrick's wife) with support from Michael Hordern, Noel Purcell and a cameo role from Colin Gordon.
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Directed by | Bob McNaught |
Written by | Val Valentine Bob McNaught |
Based on | Grand National Night by Campbell Christie Dorothy Christie |
Produced by | Phil C. Samuel George Minter |
Starring | Nigel Patrick Moira Lister Beatrice Campbell |
Cinematography | Jack Asher |
Edited by | Anne V. Coates |
Music by | John Greenwood |
Production company | Talisman-George Minter |
Distributed by | Renown Pictures Allied Artists (US) |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
The film was shot at Walton Studios near London. The film's sets were designed by the art director Frederick Pusey. Cinematography was by Jack Asher.
Previous to this film version Grand National Night had been presented as a BBC Radio serial as well as the original stage play, which was produced in 1945 and 1946. The cast of the original play was headed by Leslie Banks as Gerald Coates.