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1958 British film by Francis Searle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Undercover Girl is a 1958 British second feature[1] crime film directed by Francis Searle and starring Paul Carpenter, Kay Callard, and Bruce Seton.[2] A photographer combats a ruthless extortionist.
| Undercover Girl | |
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.jpg) DVD cover also featuring Undercover Agent | |
| Directed by | Francis Searle |
| Written by | Bernard Lewis Bill Luckwell |
| Produced by | Bill Luckwell Kay Luckwell |
| Starring | Paul Carpenter Kay Callard Bruce Seton |
| Cinematography | Geoffrey Faithfull |
| Edited by | Douglas Myers |
| Music by | W.L. Trytel |
Production company | Luckwell Productions |
| Distributed by | Butcher's Film Distributors |
Release date |
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Running time | 68 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Crime reporter Billy Peters is murdered while investigating a case. His brother-in-law, Johnny Carter, discovers that the murderer was club-owner Ted Austin, who runs a blackmail racket. Austin is also responsible for Carter's girlfriend's sister Peggy becoming a drug addict. Carter traps Austin in his club and a gun battle ensues.
The film was shot at Twickenham Studios, with sets designed by the art director Denys Pavitt.
Monthly Film Bulletin said "In spite of its abundance of action, this film fails to carry the audience with it. The actors seem unconvinced by their parts, and the prevailing sense of implausibility quickly communicates itself. There appears to be some unnecessary violence spicing the plot in the scene where Peggy's face is mutilated in a last act of revenge on the part of the villain."[3]
The Radio Times Guide to Films gave the film 2/5 stars, writing: "This cheap British B-movie has the regulation "glamour" leading lady and the obligatory American (in this case Canadian) leading man. Former band crooner Paul Carpenter is an amiable star of sorts and co-star Kay Callard has a passable second-string leading lady quality. The real interest lies in the appearance in an "acting" role of Jackie Collins, now better known for writing raunchy novels."[4]
In British Sound Films: The Studio Years 1928–1959 David Quinlan rated the film as "poor", writing: "Capable cast swamped by truly dreadful treatment of story, including a fight where the 'punches' miss by miles. Deplorable."[5]
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