The Lamp in Assassin Mews (1962)
To beautify his street and trim city spending, stuffy councilman Jack (Francis Matthews) pushes to have the last gas lamp in town removed. But this angers his neighbors Albert (Ian Fleming) and Victoria (Amy Dalby), an inconspicuous pair of serial killers who choose Jack as their next victim. This dark comedy also stars Lisa Daniely as Mary, a local advocate who fights tooth and nail against Jack's modernization efforts.
Director: Godfrey Grayson
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: January 1, 1962
Cast
- Francis Matthews - Jack
- Lisa Daniely - Mary Clarke
- Ian Fleming - Albert Potts
- Amy Dalby - Victoria Potts
- Ann Sears - Ruth
- Anne Lawson - Ella
- Derek Tansley - Jarvis
- John Lewis - Harpingdon
- Ann Lancaster - Mrs. Dowling
- Colin Tapley - Inspector
Screenplay
Cinematography: Lionel Banes
Editing: John Dunsford
Production: Danziger Productions Ltd.
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Godfrey Grayson
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lamp in Assassin Mews about?
- To beautify his street and trim city spending, stuffy councilman Jack (Francis Matthews) pushes to have the last gas lamp in town removed. But this angers his neighbors Albert (Ian Fleming) and Victoria (Amy Dalby), an inconspicuous pair of serial killers who choose Jack as their next victim. This dark comedy also stars Lisa Daniely as Mary, a local advocate who fights tooth and nail against Jack's modernization efforts.
- Who directed The Lamp in Assassin Mews?
- The Lamp in Assassin Mews was directed by Godfrey Grayson.
- Who stars in The Lamp in Assassin Mews?
- The Lamp in Assassin Mews stars Francis Matthews, Lisa Daniely, Ian Fleming, Amy Dalby, Ann Sears, Anne Lawson.
- How long is The Lamp in Assassin Mews?
- The Lamp in Assassin Mews has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Lamp in Assassin Mews?
- The Lamp in Assassin Mews is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Lamp in Assassin Mews produced?
- The Lamp in Assassin Mews was produced in United Kingdom.