| Celia | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Francis Searle | 
| Written by | 
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| Produced by | Anthony Hinds | 
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Cedric Williams | 
| Edited by | Clifford Turner | 
| Music by | Rupert Grayson  Frank Spencer  | 
Production company  | |
| Distributed by | Exclusive Films | 
Release date  | 29 August 1949 | 
Running time  | 64 minutes | 
| Country | United Kingdom | 
| Language | English | 
Celia is a 1949 British comedy thriller film directed by Francis Searle and starring Hy Hazell, Bruce Lester and John Bailey. Made as a second feature by Hammer Films, it was based on a radio serial.[1]
An unemployed actress is persuaded by her private detective boyfriend to pose as a housekeeper at a country mansion to investigate suspicious events occurring there.
Plot
Cast
- Hy Hazell as Celia
 - Bruce Lester as Larry Peters
 - John Bailey as Lester Martin
 - Elsie Wagstaff as Aunt Nora
 - Ferdy Mayne as Antonio
 - Lockwood West as Dr. Cresswell
 - John Sharp as Mr. Haldane
 - Joan Hickson as Mrs. Haldane
 - James Raglan as Inspector Parker
 - Jasmine Dee as Miss Arnold
 - June Elvin as Ruby
 - Charles Paton as Grocer
 - Olive Walter as Woman in shop
 - Grace Denbigh Russell as Woman in shop
 
References
- ↑ Chibnall & MacFarlane p.77
 
Bibliography
- Chibnall, Steve & McFarlane, Brian. The British 'B' Film. Palgrave MacMillan, 2009.
 
External links
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