An immensely popular British crime film, Basil Dearden's The Blue Lamp was scripted by ex-policeman T.E.B Clark, the writer who arguably did most to define Ealing Studio's post-war identity. The film marked the first appearance of the character of Jack Warner - later to be immortalized in Dixon Of Dock Green. The story follows two London policemen whose daily routine is interrupted by a botched robbery and subsequent murder hunt. Starring Dirk Bogarde it was originally released in 1950.
Extras:
- New Locations featurette with Richard Dacre
- London locations stills gallery
- Production Stills gallery
- BBC Radio 3 The Essay: British Cinema of the 1940s - The Blue Lamp audio featurette
- Exclusive Audio Commentary featuring Jan Read & academic Charles Barr
Brand Vintage Classics
Run Time 84 mins approx.
1950
Cast List Jack Warner Jimmy Hanley Dirk Bogarde Robert Flemyng Bernard Lee Peggy Evans
PG
Director Basil Dearden
Main Language English
Number of Disks 1
2 B
Studio Vintage Classics
Subtitle Language
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