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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
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Product DetailsCertificate:PGActor:Jack Warner, Jimmy Hanley, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Flemyng, Bernard Lee, Peggy EvansDirector:Basil DeardenRegion:2, BNumber of Discs:1Main Language:EnglishRun Time:84 mins approx.studio:Vintage ClassicsTheatrical Release Year:1950
The Blue Lamp (Digitally Restored)
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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
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Product DetailsCertificate:PGActor:Jack Warner, Jimmy Hanley, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Flemyng, Bernard Lee, Peggy EvansDirector:Basil DeardenRegion:2, BNumber of Discs:1Main Language:EnglishRun Time:84 mins approx.studio:Vintage ClassicsTheatrical Release Year:1950
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