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Double or Quits (1938 film)

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'Double or Quits' is a 1938 British crime film directed by Roy William Neill and starring Frank Fox, Patricia Medina and Hal Walters.

It was shot at Teddington Studios.Wood p.94 It was made as a quota quickie by the British subsidiary of Warner Brothers.Chibnall p.294

Synopsis



A reporter on a transatlantic cruise ship is accused of theft. In attempting to clear his name he discovers a more serious conspiracy.

Cast



* Frank Fox as Bill Brooks / Scotty Tucker

* Patricia Medina as Caroline

* Hal Walters as Alf

* Ian Fleming as Sir Frederick Beal

* Gordon McLeod as School

* Jack Raine as Roland

* Philip Ray as Hepworth

* Charles Paton as Mr. Binks

* Mae Bacon as Mrs. Binks

References





Bibliography



* Chibnall, Steve. 'Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film'. British Film Institute, 2007.

* Low, Rachael. 'Filmmaking in 1930s Britain'. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.

* Wood, Linda. 'British Films, 1927-1939'. British Film Institute, 1986.


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