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Tiger by the Tail (1955 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Tiger by the Tail' is a 1955 British crime thriller film directed by John Gilling and starring Larry Parks, Constance Smith, Lisa Daniely and Donald Stewart. It is an adaptation of the novel 'Never Come Back' by John Mair. Larry Parks, a memorable Al Jolson in 'The Jolson Story', had fallen foul of America's House Un-American Activities Committee, and had his first film role for four years starring in this British low budgeter. It was shot at Walton Studios and on location around London. In 1958 it was distributed in the United States by United Artists under the title 'Cross-Up'.
Premise
An American journalist works to expose a criminal gang in London. However, his investigation of their counterfeiting activities leads to his kidnapping by the gang.
Main cast
* Larry Parks as John Desmond
* Constance Smith as Jane Claymore
* Lisa Daniely as Anna Ray
* Cyril Chamberlain as Foster
* Donald Stewart as Macauly
* Ronan O'Casey as Nick
* Alexander Gauge as Fitzgerald
* Ronald Leigh-Hunt as Doctor Scott
* June Rodney as Young Psychiatric Nurse
* Joan Heal as Annabella
* Thora Hird as Mary
* Doris Hare as Nurse Brady
* Marie Bryant as Melodie
* Russell Westwood as Sam
* John H. Watson as Truscott
* Robert Moore as Clarke
* Hal Osmond as Charlie
* Frank Forsyth as Sergeant Gross
* Alastair Hunter as Hotel Clerk
* Margot Bryant as Cleaning Woman
Critical reception
*The 'Radio Times' described the film as "a tatty little tale."
*Sky Movies called it a "thoroughly routine British `B' thriller...Familiar situations and backdrops give a competent cast ... little chance to elevate their material above the ordinary. Director John Gilling, who also co-scripted, ensures the thriller is competent in all departments if no more."
*Derek Winnert observed that "director John Gilling puts some energy into a busy though stock thriller plot".
References
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