British Comedy Guide

Helter Skelter

  • 1949 film

Susan Graham has everything, including a bad case of hiccups. One specialist recommends a good fright as a remedy, and so Susan finds herself in a haunted house. Stars Carol Marsh, David Tomlinson, Mervyn Johns, Peter Hammond, Richard Hearne and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Carol Marsh Susan Graham
David Tomlinson Nick Martin
Mervyn Johns Ernest Bennett
Peter Hammond Spencer Stone
Richard Hearne Professor Pastry
Peter Haddon Basil Beagle
Geoffrey Sumner Humphrey Beagle
Henry Kendall Lord Bruce Carlton
Jon Pertwee Head Waiter
Jon Pertwee Charles II
Zena Marshall Giselle
Jimmy Edwards Dr. Edwards
Patricia Raine Amber
Colin Gordon Chadbeater Longwick
Judith Furse Mrs. Martin
Edmund Willard Ezekial
Robert Lamouret The "Duck" Man
Shirl Conway The Cabaret Star
Sandra Dorne Receptionist
James Hayter Landlord of Inn
Valentine Dyall Radio Announcer
Michael Balfour Barman
Esma Cannon Fan
Danny Green Lift Man
Harry Secombe Assistant to Dr. Edwards
Richard Wattis Radio Presenter
Michael Medwin Forces Announcer
Kenneth Griffith Nick Martin's Friend
Ronald Adam Director General of the BBC
Glynis Johns Mermaid
George Benson Temporary Waiter
Wilfrid Hyde-White Dr. Jekyll
Bill Fraser Cromwell
Johnny Briggs Boy in "Magnolia"
Terry-Thomas (as Terry Thomas) Self
Wally Patch Actor
Dennis Price Self
Writing team
Patrick Campbell Writer
Jan Read Writer (Additional Material)
Gerard Bryant Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Ralph Thomas Director
Anthony Darnborough Producer
Alfred Roome Associate Producer
Bob Wilson Editor
Jack Asher Director of Photography
Francis Chagrin Composer
Muir Mathieson Musical Director
Teddy Joseph (as E. Joseph) 1st Assistant Director

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