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The Secret of the Loch
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Wikipedia article
'The Secret of the Loch' is a 1934 British film about the Loch Ness Monster. It is the first film made about the monster.[http://www.classichorror.free-online.co.uk/loch.htm 'Secret of the Loch'] . 'Classic Horror'
Charles Bennett said the film was based on his original idea. He later admitted it was "terrible... but amusing".Tom Waver, 'Double Feature Creature Attack: A Monster Merger of Two More Volumes of Classic Interviews' McFarland, 2003 p 18-19
Plot
Professor Heggie is determined to prove to a sceptical scientific community the existence of a dinosaur in Loch Ness. Young London reporter Jimmy Anderson believes him and offers to help. He also falls in love with Angela, the professor's granddaughter. Jimmy finally plucks up the courage to enter the Loch himself, and comes face to face with the monster.
Cast
Production
Charles Bennett and Billie Bristow visited Loch Ness in December 1933 to research the film.LOCH NESS MONSTER: Two 'Planes and Yacht in Search PREPARING TO MAKE A FILM
The Scotsman 19 Dec 1933: 9.
The film was known as 'Sinister Deeps'.PREPARATIONS FOR "MONSTER" FILM: Underwater Scenes in New Production
The Scotsman 16 Jan 1934: 11.
The film was shot over four weeks.
Critical reception
'TV Guide' called the film "a trite programmer which doesn't make one believe in the humans' actions, much less the sea serpent's"; while 'Allmovie' called it a "fairly amusing British monster movie...obscure but entertaining oddity"; and 'Britmovie' noted an "enjoyable comic romp."
References
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