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The Blue Peter (1955 film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Blue Peter' is a 1955 (copyright 1954) British film directed by Wolf Rilla and starring Kieron Moore and Greta Gynt. The film was retitled 'Navy Heroes' and released in the United States in December 1957. The film is about youth seamanship at the original Outward Bound in Aberdyfi, Wales, a program similar to Sea Scouting or Sea Cadets.
Premise
Shellshocked following his experiences as a POW, naval war hero Mike Merriworth (Kieron Moore) enrols as a physical instructor at an Outward Bound sea school in Wales, and discovers new purpose shaping the lives of the boys in his charge.
Cast
* Kieron Moore as Mike Merriworth
* Greta Gynt as Mary Griffin
* Sarah Lawson as Gwyneth Thomas
* Mervyn Johns as Captain Snow
* Mary Kerridge as Mrs Snow
* Harry Fowler as Charlie Barton
* John Charlesworth as Andrew Griffin
* Anthony Newley as Fred Starling
* Brian Roper as Tony Mullins
* Edwin Richfield as Number One
* Richard Bennett as Roger
* William Ingram as Karl
Production
It was one of several scripts Don Sharp wrote for Group Three. He had an idea for a film about the Outward Bound Program and researched it at a camp in Wales. Sharp also worked on the film as a second unit director.
Critical reception
'TV Guide' wrote, "Several humorous scenes of camping life and a lively group of youngsters brighten an otherwise routine programmer."
References
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