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Alias John Preston

Alias John Preston

Alias John Preston

Alias John Preston

An Unusual Picture That Carries An Dynamic Wallop!

1955•1h 11m•

★5.8(9 ratings)

HorrorMystery

Overview

A mysterious young man settles in a rural English town and immediately starts making a good impression. Before long he has insinuated himself into local life, is married and is serving on the board of the local hospital. Everything seems to be going well for him until a newly appointed consultant psychiatrist shows up and starts asking some probing questions.

Director

David MacDonald

Writers

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Main Cast

Betta St. John

Betta St. John

Sally Sandford

Alexander Knox

Alexander Knox

Dr. Peter Walton

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

John Preston

Sandra Dorne

Sandra Dorne

Sylvia

Patrick Holt

Patrick Holt

Sylvia's Husband

John Stuart

John Stuart

Dr. Underwood

Bill Fraser

Bill Fraser

Joe Newton

Peter Grant

Peter Grant

Bob Newton

Betty Ann Davies

Betty Ann Davies

Mrs. Sandford

John Longden

John Longden

Richard Sandford

Gabrielle Gay

Gabrielle Gay

Seamstress

Guido Lorraine

Guido Lorraine

Headwaiter

Full Crew

Direction

Director: David MacDonald

Writing

Writer: Paul Tabori

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Edwin Astley
Original Music Composer: Albert Elms

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Jack E. Cox

Keywords

dreamsmemory

Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "An Unusual Picture That Carries An Dynamic Wallop!"

#2

The runtime is 71 minutes (1h 11m).

#3

The film was directed by David MacDonald.

#4

The screenplay was written by Paul Tabori.

#5

The score was composed by Edwin Astley.

#6

Cinematography was handled by Jack E. Cox.

#7

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0048938.

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Rating

5.8/10

Average

9 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Alias John Preston

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

NR

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom

Production Companies:

Danziger Productions Ltd.