The edgar wallace mystery theatre flat two tv episode. Contains the complete first draft of the kong screenplay by edgar wallace. The edgar wallace mystery theatre tv series 19591965 full. Edgar wallace 18751932, english novelist, journalist and playwright, prolific author of crime fiction and thrillers, best known for king kong 1932 unfinished. A year later he directed his first film, the lowbudget drama rebound and in 1960 made his first foray into television when he directed an episode of the edgar wallace mystery theatre. Son bryan then puts pen to paper with the atmospheric. Dark and slick, they carry an air of cinema noir menace nicely mixed with 60s style. The edgar wallace mysteries was a british secondfeature film series, produced at merton park studios for angloamalgamated. Edgar wallace mysteries aka edgar wallace the edgar. While on the beat one evening he came across beautiful german girl lisa shillack margit saad locked out of her flat. The wallace films went to us tv as the edgar wallace mystery hour or theatre, usually trimmed to accommodate an hour slot syndicated from c. Meredith is determined to bring a team of wealthy blackmailers to book.
Edgar wallace mysteries volume 1 dvd 1956 reino unido. One of a series of 60minute long films based on edgar wallace novels, released between 1960 and 1965 in british cinemas. The series consists of the approximately 40 edgar wallace films made by. The edgar wallace mystery theatre the fourth square. The edgar wallace mystery theatre i believe that the imdb listing of this. Aug 19, 2008 edgar wallace mysteries five to one tonights choice is edgar wallace mystery. The edgar wallace mystery theatre what time is it on tv. The edgar wallace mysteries are a series of nearly 50 films, all 5560 minute bmovies, produced at the merton park studios in south west london between 1960 and 1965, adapted from the huge body of work produced by edgar wallace in the first couple of decades of the 20th century, before his death in 1932. Between 1960 and 1964, 40 lowbudget films were produced in britain for the cinema screen by anglo amalgamated from the novels of crime writer richard. His circus of horrors came out in 1960 as well, and the cult film may be his best known.
Edgar wallace mystery theatre, the tales of edgar wallace. The edgar wallace mystery theatre number six tv episode 1962 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A victims boyfriend sneaks into a blackmailers flat to sort him out, but another mans already there, and both dont realise the crook has been murdered before they got there. These lowbudget movies, more or less based on the works of the. Watch the edgar wallace mystery theatre season 1, episode 1 the man who was nobody. Recently released from prison, arthur payne meets a benevolent stranger on a train who says he may be able to help him. The edgar wallace mystery theatre tv show australian tv.
The edgar wallace mystery theatre 1960 in 1960 a crime series based on the novels of edgar wallace was created which certainly stands the test of time. The edgar wallace mystery theatre posters for sale online. The villain starts to suspect servants and henchmen of being a police spy known as number six. A noiresque series, it updates some of the authors stories to more contemporary settings, blending classic bmovie elements with a. Watch the edgar wallace mystery theatre episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. The edgar wallace mystery theatre return to sender tv. The theme music man of mystery was a hit record for the uk instrumental group the shadows in 1960. He joined the army at age 21 and was a war correspondent during the second boer war, for reuters and the daily mail. Five to one, from 1964, sadly so far its never been released, i was lucky to get a copy, copied to dvd for me.
Very few used his original titles, and there was no attempt to set them in the period in which wallace wrote, probably to obviate the need. With maureen swanson, allan cuthbertson, geoffrey keen, ronald howard. The edgar wallace mysteries were a series of british mystery films that each had different mysteries that needed solving by the often different characters in each episode. Malpas, who makes strange noises all night and is never seen. In 1927 the first of them was adapted into a silent german film, and four more followed until 1934. There were 47 films in the series, made between 1960 and 1965. The edgar wallace mystery theatre partners in crime tv episode. With maurice denham, john carson, maria corvin, brian peck.
The thrillers of edgar wallace, one of the twentieth centurys most successful crime novelists, have been widely adapted for fi lm and television the most memorable of which is the edgar wallace mysteries, made at merton park studios in the first half of the 1960s. The edgar wallace mysteries was a british secondfeature film series, produced. The edgar wallace mystery theatre movie poster shop. No quotes approved yet for the edgar wallace mystery theatre. In america the films were shown on syndicated tv as edgar wallace mystery theater. Van heerden before he can release the threat of the green rust and take over the world in this exciting pageturner, originally published in 1919, from the undisputed king of thrillers, edgar wallace. As an author, he wrote more than 150 detective novels, selling as many as 5 million in one year. The thrillers of edgar wallace, one of the twentieth centurys most successful crime novelists, have been widely adapted for film and television the most memorable of which is the edgar wallace mysteries, made at merton park studios in the first half of the 1960s. The films were later sold to american tv and screened there as the edgar wallace mystery theatre. Very few used his original titles, and there was no attempt to set them in the period in which wallace wrote, probably to obviate the. Richard horatio edgar wallace 1 april 1875 10 february 1932 was an english writer born into poverty as an illegitimate london child, wallace left school at the age of 12. A few days later, a second stranger arrives at paynes houseboat, and payne reluctantly agrees to carry out a norisk jewel theft for a fee. With john wilder, george hilsdon, bernard lee, stanley morgan.
Feb 16, 2009 the wallace films went to us tv as the edgar wallace mystery hour or theatre, usually trimmed to accommodate an hour slot syndicated from c. The edgar wallace mystery theatre tv series 19591965 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses. Barbara windsor in the edgar wallace mystery theatre. An international criminal arrives in london, and a detective is anxious to pin something on him for some unprovable murders of former lovers. Return to sender 1963 letterboxd social film discovery. It was shown on us television as the edgar wallace mystery theatre, with. The show featured different crimes, mysteries and characters as the series followed an anthology mode of storytelling as each episode used different characters and themes so. The edgar wallace mystery theatre series and episode guides. Ctva uk edgar wallace mysteries merton park studios. The edgar wallace mystery theatre the share out tv.
It became a surprise hit and led to rialto setting up a west german affiliate firm and buying the exclusive rights for all wallace novels to produce more. As he piles on the psychological pressure, the criminals begin to look for ways to betray each other and escape with a fortune in diamonds. All characters and events in this film are fictitious and any similarity to actual persons and events is purely coincidental. It was shown on us television as the edgar wallace mystery theatre, with episodes cut to fit hourlong commercial tv slots. Even if you dont know the series i didnt youll definitely know the theme song. He helps her and before long the pair have fallen into an. Amnon kabatchnik edgar wallace in blood on the stage, 19251950. The series consists of the approximately 40 edgar wallace films made by merton park studios from 19601964, with other films added to make up the numbers. The edgar wallace mystery theatre imdb customer community. With ivan desny, nadja regin, michael goodliffe, brian bedford. These films were made at the merton park studios by angloamalgamated, and they were released in the u. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters.
When audrey leaves prison after being framed for jewel theft, she asks stepsister dora for shelter. The edgar wallace mystery theatre the malpas mystery tv. In july 2012, network dvd began to release the complete series on dvd, uncut. The edgar wallace mystery theatre tv series 19591965 imdb. A noiresque series, it updates some of the authors stories to more contemporary settings, blending classic bmovie elements with. It is impossible not to be captivated by edgar wallace. One day an agent from london stops by, hears percival and pays old mcdonald for him so. He followed it up with the horror film burn, witch, burn. Dora takes audrey to a party hosted hosted by lacey, her boyfriend. Damsel in distress the scene is an extended plot point or climax to the film or tv show its taken from. The films were loose adaptations of edgar wallaces books and stories. In july 2012, network dvd began to release the complete series on dvd, uncut and presented in its. The edgar wallace mystery theatre 19591965 season 4 episode 5 all return to sender 12 mar.
The films were later sold to american tv and screened there as the edgar wallace mystery theatre 1959. Episode recap the edgar wallace mystery theatre on. Buy the edgar wallace mystery theatre movie posters from movie poster shop. Mysteries of edgar wallace theme as played by my dad. Not originally meant as a tv series, the edgar wallace mystery theatre was a series of b movies, the movies played second in a double feature. Little read today, edgar wallace was a bestselling author during the first half. The edgar wallace mysteries was a british secondfeature film series, produced at merton park studios for. In 1959 agreements were in place for two film series. Funds raised were collected by hm customs and excise and passed onto the. Sep 06, 2011 mysteries of edgar wallace theme as played by my dad. Find out when the edgar wallace mystery theatre is on tv, including partners in crime. In the same year, he directed an episode of the edgar wallace mystery theatre tv. Milestone plays of crime, mystery, and detection scarecrow press, 2010 pp. The edgar wallace mystery theatre series and episode.
Here is the complete list of the film, including credits for the author of the. Lacey complains about his neighbor, the mysterious mr. With nigel davenport, yvonne romain, geoffrey keen, william russell. Producers nat cohen and stuart levy acquired the rights to all of edgar wallace s books and stories in 1960. The edgar wallace mysteries was a british secondfeature film series, produced at merton park. The edgar wallace mystery theatre series and episode guides tv. Excellent entry in the merton park edgar wallace series that sees pc dave hollis barry foster on trial and reflecting on how he ended up in his present predicament. There were 46 films in the series, made between 1960 and 1965. The edgar wallace mystery theatre ricochet tv episode. Struggling with debt, he left south africa, returned to london, and began writing thrillers to raise. The edgar wallace anthology 20disc boxset due for 4th.
Edgar wallace mysteries is edgar wallace mysteries on. One of the twentieth centurys most successful crime novelists, edgar wallaces thrillers have been widely adapted for film and television the most memorable of which are the edgar wallace mysteries. Home series the edgar wallace mystery theatre official order season 1 episode 5 clue of the new pin the locked door of a vault, with the key lying on a table beside a dead man, presents superintendent carver with a baffling case of murder, for he must find how the murderer managed to lock the door and replace the key on the table. With john le mesurier, jack watling, bernard archard, barry keegan. Episode and series guides for the edgar wallace mystery theatre. Mystery crime stories with sometimes different cops and many now famous faces. A noiresque series, it updates some of the authors stories to more contemporary. Man of mystery was written by michael carr and played over the backlit revolving bust of edgar wallace at the start of the show, but was covered by the shadows who took the theme all the way to number 5 in the charts. Percival pig has a wonderful singing voice which all the animals on old mcdonalds farm love to listen to. Very few used his original titles, and there was no attempt to set them in the period. Home series the edgar wallace mystery theatre official order season 1 episode 6 the fourth square bill lawrence, a young lawyer, turns detective when one of his clients, nina stewart, becomes caught up in a murder and a burglary. Edgar wallace mysteries five to one tonights choice is edgar wallace mystery.
The edgar wallace mysteries, being a seven volume set each comprising eight films excepting volume 7 comprising six films on three dvd discs per set, seven being renditions from wallace, the eighth film having more tenuous roots with the crime writer of fiction. The edgar wallace mystery theatre seasons 16 park circus. Solicitor alan phipps formulates a plan to blackmail his wealthy and unfaithful wife, yvonne, and at the same time, get revenge against her boyfriend, john brodie, by setting him up to appear that he is the blackmailer and for yvonne to kill him. With bernard lee, alexander knox, moira redmond, william russell. With maxine audley, richard leech, alex scott, dudley foster. The edgar wallace mystery theatre i believe that the imdb listing of this series needs some edits to make it more accurate.
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