King of the Underworld (1952 film) explained

King of the Underworld
Director:Victor M. Gover
Producer:Gilbert Church
Starring:Tod Slaughter
Patrick Barr
Tucker McGuire
Music:William Trytel
Editing:Helen Wiggins
Studio:Gilbert Church Productions
Distributor:Ambassador Film Productions
Runtime:82 minutes
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English

King of the Underworld is a 1952 British crime film directed by Victor M. Gover and starring Tod Slaughter, Patrick Barr and Tucker McGuire.[1] It was followed by a sequel Murder at Scotland Yard (1953).

Plot

A master criminal is hunted by the police after committing a series of crimes.

Cast

Production

The film was made at Bushey Studios with sets designed by the art director Don Chaffey.

Critical reception

Kine Weekly wrote: "The picture is tongue-in-the-cheek stuff ... 'Sweeny Tod' Slaughter delivers every menacing line with obvious relish and is both amusing and effectively sinister as Riley, and the rest keep in step. King of the Underworld should be a crowning success with avid readers of penny dreadfuls."[2]

References

  1. Web site: King of the Underworld . 29 January 2024 . British Film Institute Collections Search.
  2. 26 June 1952 . King of the Underworld . Kinematograph Weekly . 22 . ProQuest.

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