Arthur? Arthur! (Original title)
Date: 1969 (Copyright)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Samuel Gallu
Synopsis: The inventor of sure-fire failures leads such an abysmal life that he creates a second identity - that of a dashing, debonair womaniser, gambler and bon vivant - resulting in hilarious adventures.
Genre: Comedy
Releases
Date: 2017Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 94 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: Show TalkAuthor: NOBLE, Peter Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: What's On in London n1811 31 Jul 1970 Page: 9
Title: Show TalkAuthor: NOBLE, Peter Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: In between pictures, Peter Hunt has been working as editoria l director on "Arthur? Arthur!"... Pruned of half-an-hour, it will be premiered in the autumn.
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Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7569 FeetStock date: 1970BFI identifier: C-529337
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Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 210 FeetBFI identifier: C-889377
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Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1147808
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Description: 35mm Colour InterpositiveBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 7874 FeetBFI identifier: C-503659
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Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7569 FeetStock date: 1970BFI identifier: C-529337
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 210 FeetBFI identifier: C-889377
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Description: 35mm Original Colour InterpositiveBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 9104 FeetStock date: 1969BFI identifier: C-503658
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Description: 35mm Original Colour NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 7874 FeetBFI identifier: C-503651
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Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 9104 FeetStock date: 1969BFI identifier: C-503652
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Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 810 FeetBFI identifier: C-503656
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Date: 1969 (Copyright)Country: United KingdomDirected by: Samuel Gallu
Synopsis: The inventor of sure-fire failures leads such an abysmal life that he creates a second identity - that of a dashing, debonair womaniser, gambler and bon vivant - resulting in hilarious adventures.
Genre: Comedy
Releases
Date: 2017Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 94 mins Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(32)
©/Production Company: Gallu Productions, Executive Producer: Ted Weiner, Produced by: M. Smedley Aston, Production Manager: Cecil Foster Kemp, Location Manager: Richard Cox, 1st Assistant Director: Ferdie Fairfax, Continuity: Marjorie Lavelly, Screenplay by: Simeon George, Additional Material: John Esmonde, Bob Larbey, Based on the Novel by: Julian Symons, Director of Photography: Brian Probyn, Camera Operator: Herbert Smith, Gaffer: Lou Bogue, [Special Photographic Effects]: Stanley W. Sayer, Arthur Brownjohn's Inventions Devised by: Bruce Lacey, Editorial Direction by: Peter Hunt, Art Director: Ken Bridgeman, Costume Designer: Judy Moorcroft, Sir Easonby Mellon's Wardrobe by: Pierre Cardin, Wardrobe Supervisor: Dulcie Midwinter, Make-up Artiste: Sylvie Croft, Hairdresser: Helen Lennox, Music by: Arthur Greenslade, Words to the Song 'Arthur? Arthur!' by: Bryan Blackburn, Sound Recordist: Maurice Askew, Lionel Strutt, Sound Editor: Nicholas Stevenson, Sound Editor: Ian Fuller, [Made] at: Camden Studios, Processed by: Humphries Film Laboratories
Cast
(28)
Donald Pleasence (Arthur Brownjohn/Sir Easonby "E" Mellon), Shelley Winters (Hester Green), Tammy Grimes (Lady Joan Mellon), Terry Thomas (Clennery Tubbs), Margaret Courtenay (Clare Brownjohn), Michael Bates (Mr Harrington), Raymond Huntley (George Payne), Judith Arthy (Patricia "Pat" Parker), Mark Eden (Jack Parker), Peter Bayliss (Doctor Hubble), Joan Benham (Mrs Payne), Victor Brooks (.), Basil Henson (Coverdale), Patsy Smart (Miss Bonnamie), Oliver Tobias (Peter Jackson, "Bobo"), Maurice Good (.), Angie Grant (Cynthia), Robin Ellis (Ames), Margery Withers (Susan), Keith Marsh (Lillywhite), Eric Chitty (Uncle Ratty), Stanley Lebor (analyst), Mike Carnell (postman), Frank Crawshaw (dustman), Harry Shacklock (attendant), Jeffrey Sirr (water boy), Rafiq Anwar (majordomo), Garry Marsh ([golfer])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: What's On in London n1812 7 Aug 1970 Page: 8Title: Show TalkAuthor: NOBLE, Peter Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: What's On in London n1811 31 Jul 1970 Page: 9
Title: Show TalkAuthor: NOBLE, Peter Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: In between pictures, Peter Hunt has been working as editoria l director on "Arthur? Arthur!"... Pruned of half-an-hour, it will be premiered in the autumn.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(20)
Accessible materials to view(5)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7569 FeetStock date: 1970BFI identifier: C-529337
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 210 FeetBFI identifier: C-889377
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1147808
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-603022
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-603022-2
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request
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Description: DPX - LTO5BFI identifier: N-603047
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: DPX - LTO5BFI identifier: N-603047-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WAV - LTO5BFI identifier: N-603071
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WAV - LTO5BFI identifier: N-603071-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-602998
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MOV - LTO5ProRes 422 (HQ) - BFI identifier: N-602998-2
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-603022
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request
Description: MP4 - LTO5MPEG-4 AVC - BFI identifier: N-603022-2
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request
Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteBFI identifier: C-1147808
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Film materials(11)
Description: 35mm Colour InterpositiveBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 7874 FeetBFI identifier: C-503659
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7569 FeetStock date: 1970BFI identifier: C-529337
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 210 FeetBFI identifier: C-889377
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Original Colour InterpositiveBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 9104 FeetStock date: 1969BFI identifier: C-503658
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original Colour NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 7874 FeetBFI identifier: C-503651
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original Colour NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 888 FeetBFI identifier: C-503655
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original Colour NegativeBase: SafetySound: MuteLength: 353 FeetBFI identifier: C-503657
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 7874 FeetBFI identifier: C-503650
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 9104 FeetStock date: 1969BFI identifier: C-503652
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 888 FeetBFI identifier: C-503654
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 810 FeetBFI identifier: C-503656
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film