Down These Mean Streets a Man Must Go: Raymond Chandler

Fred Burnley


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55 min

A portrait of Raymond Chandler, creator of the Philip Marlowe mystery thrillers, by John Foster and Fred Burnley. The film portrays Chandler's life and creative attitudes in his own words. Dramatised excerpts from his letters and novels reveal conflicting aspects: the sensitive, diffident writer - and the tough, cool private eye hero. With JB Priestley.

Cast

Name Character Team
Edward Judd Philip Marlowe Unowned
Tom Daly Raymond Chandler Unowned
Sarah Marshall Muriel Unowned
Bernie Ohls Robert O'Neil Unowned
Lillian Bronson Unowned
J. B. Priestley Himself Unowned
Glyn Worsnip Narrator Unowned