Alias John Preston
“An Unusual Picture That Carries An Dynamic Wallop!”
Synopsis
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.
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Alias John Preston (1955)
Type: Featurette • Published 2023-11-05
Top Cast
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Betta St. John
Sally Sandford
Alexander Knox
Dr. Peter Walton
Christopher Lee
John Preston
Sandra Dorne
Sylvia
Patrick Holt
Sylvia's Husband
John Stuart
Dr. Underwood
Bill Fraser
Joe Newton
Peter Grant
Bob Newton
Betty Ann Davies
Mrs. Sandford
John Longden
Richard Sandford
Gabrielle Gay
Seamstress
Guido Lorraine
Headwaiter
Dinah Anne Rogers
Phyllis
Paul Beradi
Hospital Board Member (uncredited)
Ernest Blyth
Hospital Board Member (uncredited)
Pat Ryan
Dancer Cutting In (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David MacDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Tabori
- Original Score
- Edwin Astley, Albert Elms
- Original Title
- Alias John Preston
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Danziger Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David MacDonald
Paul Tabori
Edwin Astley, Albert Elms
Jack E. Cox
Department Leadership Roster
David MacDonald
Director
Jack E. Cox
Director of Photography
Paul Tabori
Writer
Edwin Astley
Original Music Composer
Albert Elms
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alias John Preston
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What is Alias John Preston about?
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.
Who directed Alias John Preston?
Alias John Preston was directed by David MacDonald.
Who stars in Alias John Preston?
The principal cast of Alias John Preston includes Betta St. John, Alexander Knox, Christopher Lee, Sandra Dorne, Patrick Holt.
When was Alias John Preston released and how long is it?
Alias John Preston was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Alias John Preston?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alias John Preston was composed by Edwin Astley, Albert Elms.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alias John Preston?
Alias John Preston holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).