Ghost Ship (1952 film)
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| Directed by | Vernon Sewell |
| Written by | Vernon Sewell Philip Thornton (additional dialogue) |
| Produced by | Vernon Sewell (uncredited) executive Nat Cohen Stuart Levy |
| Starring | Hazel Court Dermot Walsh Hugh Burden |
| Cinematography | Stanley Grant |
| Edited by | Francis Beiber |
| Music by | Eric Spear |
Production company | Vernon Sewell Productions |
| Distributed by | Anglo-Amalgamated Film Distributors |
Release date | 1952 |
Running time | 74 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Ghost Ship is a 1952 British thriller film directed by Vernon Sewell and written by Vernon Sewell and Philip Thornton. Despite the same titles, the 2002 film of the same title is not considered a remake of this film.[1] This was one of four attempts by Vernon Sewell to adapt and film an obscure Pierre Mills and Celia de Vilyars Grand Guignol stage play 'L'Angoisse'.[2]
Plot
A newlywed couple decide to buy an old yacht "The Cyclops", and fix it up as their home. Soon after the purchase they begin to hear rumours about the ship's dark past. At first they do not believe the rumours; that is, until they start to experience some unexplained ghostly events for themselves. They then hire paranormal investigator, Dr. Fawcett (Hugh Burden) and his medium, Mrs. Manley (Mignon O'Doherty) to determine if there are ghosts on the ship. The paranormal investigator uncovers the murders of the former yacht owner's wife and her lover. He also discovers that the bodies were hidden somewhere on board the yacht. The medium spiritually intervenes and rids the yacht of the haunting spirit.
Characters
- Dermot Walsh – Guy
- Hazel Court – Margaret
- Hugh Burden – Dr. Fawcett
- John Robinson – Mansel
- Joss Ambler – Yard Manager
- Hugh Latimer – Peter
- Mignon O'Doherty – Mrs. Manley
- Laidman Browne – Coroner
- Meadows White – Yard Surveyor
- Pat McGrath – Bert
- Gordon Bell – Guest
Production
The film received partial funding from Anglo-Amalgamated. It starred real life husband and wife team of Dermot Walsh and Hazel Court. Most filming took place in Merton Park Studios with exteriors shot on the director's own yacht, Gelert in the English Channel.[3]
Critical reception
TV Guide called the film a " talky but fairly atmospheric effort...hampered by its low budget." [4]
References
- ^ Entertain Your Brain! – Ghost Ship (2002) Review
- ^ "Ghost Ship 1952 | Britmovie | Home of British Films". Britmovie. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
- ^ John Hamilton, The British Independent Horror Film 1951-70 Hemlock Books 2013 p 21-23
- ^ "Ghost Ship Review". Movies.tvguide.com. Retrieved 2014-04-18.
- AMG. (n.d.). Ghost Ship| Cast Information. Retrieved November 28, 2010, from Fandango: www.fandango.com/ghostship_v19646/cast
- Adams, L. (n.d.). Ghost Ship (1952). Retrieved November 28, 2010, from IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0044656/
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