The Blue Lamp
“Sheds just enough light for MURDER”
Synopsis
P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going night beat. Dixon is a classic ordinary hero but also anachronistic, unprepared and unable to answer the violence of the 1950s.
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the blue lamp intro jack warner
Type: Clip • Published 2009-03-29
Top Cast
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Jack Warner
PC George Dixon
Jimmy Hanley
PC Andy Mitchell
Dirk Bogarde
Tom Riley
Robert Flemyng
Police Sgt. Roberts
Bernard Lee
Divisional Detective Inspector Cherry
Peggy Evans
Diana Lewis
Patric Doonan
Spud
Bruce Seton
PC 'Jock' Campbell
Meredith Edwards
PC 'Taff' Hughes
Clive Morton
Police Sgt. Brooks
Frederick Piper
Alf Lewis
Dora Bryan
Maisie
Gladys Henson
Mrs Em Dixon
Tessie O'Shea
Herself - Singer
John Adams
PC at Darts Match (Uncredited)
Muriel Aked
Mrs Beryl Waterbourne (Uncredited)
Arnold Bell
Hospital Doctor (Uncredited)
Alma Cogan
Girl (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 12, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- T. E. B. Clarke
- Original Title
- The Blue Lamp
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- J. Arthur Rank Organisation, Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dearden
T. E. B. Clarke, Jan Read, Ted Willis
Gordon Dines, Lionel Banes
Peter Tanner
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
T. E. B. Clarke
Screenplay
Michael Balcon
Producer
Gordon Dines
Director of Photography
Jan Read
Writer
Basil Dearden
Director
Ted Willis
Writer
Anthony Mendleson
Costume Design
Peter Tanner
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Lamp
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What is The Blue Lamp about?
P.C. George Dixon is a long-serving traditional copper who is due to retire shortly. He takes a new recruit under his aegis and introduces him to the easy-going night beat. Dixon is a classic ordinary hero but also anachronistic, unprepared and unable to answer the violence of the 1950s.
Who directed The Blue Lamp?
The Blue Lamp was directed by Basil Dearden.
Who stars in The Blue Lamp?
The principal cast of The Blue Lamp includes Jack Warner, Jimmy Hanley, Dirk Bogarde, Robert Flemyng, Bernard Lee.
When was The Blue Lamp released and how long is it?
The Blue Lamp was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Blue Lamp?
The Blue Lamp holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).