The Harassed Hero Explained

The Harassed Hero
Director:Maurice Elvey
Producer:Clive Nicholas
Based On:The Harassed Hero by Ernest Dudley
Starring:Guy Middleton
Joan Winmill Brown
Elwyn Brook-Jones
Music:Frank Chacksfield
Editing:Anne Barker
Studio:Corsair Pictures
Runtime:61 minutes
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English

The Harassed Hero is a 1954 British comedy film directed by Maurice Elvey and starring Guy Middleton, Joan Winmill Brown and Elwyn Brook-Jones.[1] It was based on a novel of the same name by Ernest Dudley.[2] The film was produced as a second feature[3] and shot at Walton Studios and on location in London. The film's sets were designed by the art director John Stoll.

Plot

Wealthy hypochondriac bachelor Murray Selwyn has been ordered by his doctors to avoid stress, but unfortunately finds himself face to face with a gang of counterfeiters. Murray has unwittingly come into possession of the printing plates the gang is after. His stress levels escalate further when Murray's nurse is kidnapped by the gang.

Cast

Critical reception

TV Guide wrote, "silly comedy routines abound in this patented British farce."[4] The British 'B' Film considers Middleton "brought a touch of class" to the film.[5]

References

  1. Web site: The Harassed Hero (1954). https://web.archive.org/web/20090115155413/http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/35811. dead. 2009-01-15. BFI.
  2. Book: The complete index to literary sources in film. 1999. Alan Goble. 978-3-11-095194-3. London. 868959494.
  3. Chibnall & McFarlane p.147
  4. Web site: The Harassed Hero. TVGuide.com.
  5. Book: Chibnall, Steve . The British 'B' Film . McFarlane . Brian . 2019-07-25 . Bloomsbury Publishing . 978-1-83871-863-3 . en.

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