Melody in the Dark
Melody in the Dark is a 1949 British comedy horror film, with music.[1] It was co-written by John Guillermin.[2] It starred Ben Wrigley and Eunice Gayson.[3][4]
Premise
When actress Pat Evans inherits a spooky old house and uses it for rehearsals with her theatre company, they are troubled by "ghosts".
Cast
- Ben Wrigley as Ben
- Eunice Gayson as Pat Evans
- Dawn Lesley as Dawn
- Richard Thorp as Dick
- Lionel Newbold as Uncle Egbert
- Ida Patlanski as Mrs Grimes
- The London Lovelies as Model Girls
- Carl Carlisle as Guest Artiste
- Maisie Weldon as Guest Artiste
- The Stardusters Dance Orchestra as Dance Orchestra
- Alan Dean as Lead Singer/Pianist
- The Keynotes as Singing Group
Production
It was an early film credit for John Guillermin.[5] Ben Wrigley later made High Jinks in Society for the same team.[6]
Reception
AllMovie wrote, "A solid script by John Guillermin bolsters the otherwise so-so British filler Melody in the Dark."[7]
References
External links
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