''The Devil's Pass'' is a 1957 British

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directed by

Darcy Conyers Darcy Conyers (1919–1973) was a British screenwriter, actor, producer and film director. He is sometimes credited as D'Arcy Conyers. He was the founder and creator of Bistro Vino in South Kensington, London, in 1964 - possibly the first casua ...

and starring John Slater and

Joan Newell Joan Newell (1915–2012) was a British actress primarily known for her television roles, but who also appeared in films and on stage. She co-starred with John Slater in the 1953 series '' Johnny, You're Wanted''.Baskin p.11 Amongst her most pro ...

. It was produced at Kensington Studios in

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as a

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.Chibnall & McFarlane p.217 The film's sets were designed by the

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Cast

* John Slater as Bill Buckle * Christopher Warbey as Jim *

as Nan Trewney *

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as Headmaster * Joy Rodgers as Kitchen Maid * Richard George as Ted Trelawney * Archie Duncan as George Jolly *

Ewen Solon Peter Ewen Solon (7 September 1917 – 7 July 1985) was a New Zealand-born actor, who worked extensively in both the United Kingdom and Australia. At the outbreak of World War II, Solon became a member of the First Echelon, 2nd NZEF that saw ...

as Job Jolly * Clem Listeras Grunt Jolly * Peter Martyn as Mr. Smith *

Martin Wyldeck Martin Wyldeck (11 January 1914 – 29 April 1988) was an English actor who played a wide range of parts over many years on stage, screen and TV. He also appeared in the first episode of the TV series ''Fawlty Towers'', as Sir Richard Morris ...

as Young Master * Diana Hope as Pretty Girl * Bart Allison as Watkins *

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as Man in Pub *

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as 1st. Boy * Jeremy Moray as 2nd. Boy *

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as Harry

References

Bibliography

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

External links

* 1957 films 1957 drama films British drama films Films shot at Kensington Studios 1950s English-language films 1950s British films {{1950s-UK-film-stub