They Came by Night is a 1940 British crime film directed by Harry Lachman and starring Will Fyffe, Phyllis Calvert and Anthony Hulme.[1] It was made at the Islington Studios by Gainsborough Pictures and released by 20th Century Fox. The film's sets were designed by the art director Alex Vetchinsky. It was based on the West End play of the same title by Barré Lyndon.
| They Came by Night | |
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| Directed by | Harry Lachman |
| Written by | |
| Based on | They Came by Night by Barré Lyndon |
| Produced by | Edward Black |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jack E. Cox |
| Edited by | R. E. Dearing |
| Music by | |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editThe screenplay concerns a man who is blackmailed into taking his brother's place in a gang for a jewellery heist.
Cast
edit- Will Fyffe as James Fothergill
- Phyllis Calvert as Sally
- Anthony Hulme as Sergeant Tolly
- George Merritt as Inspector Metcalfe
- Kathleen Harrison as Mrs. Lightbody
- John Glyn-Jones as Llewellyn Jones
- Athole Stewart as Lord Netfherly
- Cees Laseur as Vollaire
- Hal Walters as Hopkins
- Kuda Bux as Ali
- Leo Britt as George
- Sylvie St. Clair as Claire
- Wally Patch as Bugsie
References
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