No Smoking | |
Director: | Henry Cass |
Producer: | Robert S. Baker Monty Berman |
Screenplay: | Kenneth Hayles Phil Park |
Based On: | No Smoking by George Moresby-White and Rex Rienits[1] |
Starring: | Reg Dixon Peter Martyn Belinda Lee Lionel Jeffries |
Music: | Ivor Slaney |
Cinematography: | Monty Berman |
Editing: | Jack Slade |
Studio: | Tempean Films |
Distributor: | Eros Films |
Runtime: | 66 minutes |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Language: | English |
No Smoking is a 1955 British comedy film directed by Henry Cass and starring Reg Dixon, Peter Martyn, Belinda Lee and Lionel Jeffries.[2] [3] [4] It was produced by Tempean Films as a second feature. The film was shot at Southall Studios with sets designed by the art director Wilfred Arnold. Shortly after the production Lee was signed up for a contract with the Rank Organisation.
Reg Bates is a scientist who invents a pill that can cure smokers of their nicotine addiction. This is revealed by a visiting American, Hal Hurst. Bates faces strong opposition from both the tobacco industry and the government.
It was based on a 1952 TV play.[5] One review said it had "plenty of good family fun."[6]
It was made at Alliance Studios, Southall. It was one of only a few movies starring Reg Dixon.[7] It was one of several comedies featuring Belinda Lee.[8]
The Monthly Film Bulletin said "the action does not fizz; the bubbles never quite come to the surface."[9]