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Not Wanted on Voyage (Original title)
Date: 25 November 1957 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Maclean Rogers

Synopsis: Tells how a wily steward on a luxury liner and his goofy assistant luckily outwit a slick jewel thief and earn a large reward.

Genre:
Comedy
Releases
Date: 1957Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Black and White - SoundRuntime: 82 mins Length: 7410 FeetDialogue (original): English

Credits (25)
a Byron Film production: Byron Film, In assoc'n w Ronald Shinber Productions: Ronald Shiner Productions, George Minter presents: George Minter, Produced by: Henry Halsted, Produced in association with: Jack Marks, Production Supervisor: Fred A. Swann, Assistant Director: Frank Ernst, Continuity: Barbara Wainwrite, Scenario by: Michael Pertwee, Additional situations and dialogue by: Evadne Price, From an original work by: Dudley Turrock, From the play 'Wanted on Voyage' by: Evadne Price, Ken Attiwill, Director of Photography: Arthur Grant, Camera Operator: Moray Grant, Editor: Helen Wiggins, Art Director: Elven Webb, Make Up: Alec Garfath, Hairdresser: Marjory Whittle, Music Composed by: Tony Lowry, Musical Director: Tony Fones, Sound Supervisor: Fred Turtle, Sound System: RCA Sound System, Made at: British National Studios
Cast (17)
Ronald Shiner (Steward Albert Higgins), Brian Rix (Steward Hollebone), Griffith Jones (Guy Harding), Catherine Boyle (Julia Haines), Fabia Drake (Mrs Brough), Michael Brennan (chief steward), Michael Shepley (Colonel Blewton-Fawcett), Dorinda Stevens (Pat), Martin Boddey (captain), Janet Barrow (Lady Maud Catesby), Therese Burton (Mrs Rose), John Chapman (Mr Rose), Peter Prowse (Strang), Eric Pohlmann (Pedro), Larry Noble (Steward Beeding), Michael Ripper (Steward Macy), Hugh Moxey (first officer)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (4)
In: Kinematograph Weekly n2621 7 Nov 1957  Page: 20
Title: [Kinematograph Weekly - n2621 7 Nov 1957: no known title]Language: English

In: Today's Cinema v89 n7899 7 Nov 1957  Page: 6
Title: [Today's Cinema - v89 n7899 7 Nov 1957: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v24 n287 December 1957  Page: 152
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v24 n287 December 1957: no known title]Language: English

In: Daily Film Renter n7504 7 Nov 1957  Page: 3
Title: [Daily Film Renter - n7504 7 Nov 1957: no known title]Language: English


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(9)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 7323 FeetBFI identifier: C-119813
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)



Film materials(9)
Description: 35mm Base: SafetyBFI identifier: C-119805
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetyBFI identifier: C-119806
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetyBFI identifier: C-119807
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm BW PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 7323 FeetBFI identifier: C-119813
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 7402 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-119811
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm Dupe NegativeBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 2989 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-119812
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm Duplicating PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 6294 FeetStock date: 1959BFI identifier: C-119810
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication


Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 7406 FeetStock date: 1956BFI identifier: C-119808
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 7406 FeetStock date: 1957BFI identifier: C-119809
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film