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Green for Danger (1946) was a Crime - Mystery Film directed by Sidney Gilliat and produced by Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat and Herbert Smith.

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Green for Danger (1947)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 12, 2017 From 4 Star Films

Green for Danger gives murder mysteries a good name because it is drawn up excellently but also with a degree of charm and that should not be taken too lightly or maybe it should. But either way, there’s no doubt that director Sidney Gilliat’s tale based off?of a novel by Christianna Bra... Read full article


Green for Danger (1947)

By 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 12, 2017 From 4 Star Films

Green for Danger gives murder mysteries a good name because it is drawn up excellently but also with a degree of charm and that should not be taken too lightly or maybe it should. But either way, there’s no doubt that director Sidney Gilliat’s tale based off?of a novel by Christianna Bra... Read full article


Is "Green for Danger" one of the Greatest Detective Films?

By Rick29 on Mar 20, 2017 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

It's a nifty, though misleading, poster. In his book The Detective in Film, William K. Everson touts Green for Danger (1946) as one of the three best detective films ever made (the others being The Maltese Falcon and The Kennel Murder Case). I not only concur, but will add that it may be the best H... Read full article


Is "Green for Danger" one of the Greatest Detective Films?

By Rick29 on Mar 20, 2017 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

It's a nifty, though misleading, poster. In his book The Detective in Film, William K. Everson touts Green for Danger (1946) as one of the three best detective films ever made (the others being The Maltese Falcon and The Kennel Murder Case). I not only concur, but will add that it may be the best H... Read full article


Green for Danger (1946)

By Beatrice on Jan 17, 2015 From Flickers in Time

Green for Danger Directed by Sidney Gilliat Written by Sidney Gilliat and Claude Guerney from the novel by Christianna Brand 1946/UK Individual Pictures Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Even if it weren’t such an effective mystery, I’d be forever grateful to this movie. It made Alistai... Read full article


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Dr. White: I do hope everything can be arranged discreetly.
Inspector Cockrill: Umm, shouldn't think so for a moment.
Dr. White: Why not? Press? Do they have to be seen?
Inspector Cockrill: Can't keep 'em out.
Dr. White: Oh, dear.
Inspector Cockrill: I don't mind; they always give me a good write-up.


Dr. Barney Barnes: I gave nitrous oxide at first, to get him under.
Inspector Cockrill: Oh yes, stuff the dentist gives you, hmmm -- commonly known as "laughing gas."
Dr. Barney Barnes: Used to be -- actually the impurities cause the laughs.
Inspector Cockrill: Oh, just the same as in our music halls.


Dr. Barney Barnes: If I were you, I'd have a nice cup of cocoa and go to bed.


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