''Diplomatic Passport'' is a 1954 British thriller film directed by Gene Martel and starring Marsha Hunt,

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, Henry Oscar and Honor Blackman. The film stars Hollywood actress Marsha Hunt ,Film Reference - Marsha Hunt
/ref> who was blacklisted during the McCarthyite era of the early 1950s. Like others in the same position, Hunt was obliged to seek work in the United Kingdom.NY Times Overview
/ref> Produced as a second featureChibnall & McFarlane p.176 it was made at MGM's Elstree Studios near London.

Synopsis

An American diplomat and his wife arrive in London, and are soon involved in a series of confusing and sometimes frightening events.BFI Entry
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Cast

* Marsha Hunt as Judy Anderson *

as Ray Anderson * Henry Oscar as The Chief * Honor Blackman as Marcelle * Marne Maitland as Philip * John Bennett as André * John McLaren as Jack Gordon *

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as Waiter *

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as Embassy Official *

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as Cafe Owner * Cyril Smith as Taxi Driver *

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as Airline Clerk * William Dexter as Airline Clerk *

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as Policeman

References

Bibliography

* Chibnall, Steve & McFarlane, Brian. ''The British 'B' Film''. Palgrave MacMillan, 2009.

External links

* 1954 films 1950s thriller films Films set in London Films scored by Eric Spear Films shot at MGM-British Studios 1950s English-language films British thriller films British black-and-white films 1950s British films {{1950s-thriller-film-stub