The Turners of Prospect Road
The Turners of Prospect Road
The Turners of Prospect Road is a 1947 British drama directed by Maurice J. Wilson. It stars Wilfrid Lawson, Helena Pickard and Maureen Glynne. The story, written by Victor Katona and Patrick Kirwan, follows a London cab driver who finds a stray greyhound puppy in his cab and gives it to his daughter. She trains the dog at the race tracks, navigating crooked rivals, and the greyhound eventually wins the Greyhound Derby.
Key details:
- Production: Victor Katona Productions. Produced by Victor Katona; written by Victor Katona and Patrick Kirwan; cinematography by Frederick Ford; editing by Kenneth Hume. Music by Nicholas Brodszky, with Philip Green conducting.
- Cast: Wilfrid Lawson, Helena Pickard, Maureen Glynne, Jeanne de Casalis, Peter Bull, Amy Veness.
- Release and format: 88 minutes, English-language, released 11 March 1947 (London). Shot at Walton Studios with location work at Clapton Stadium and White City Stadium.
- Distribution: Grand National Pictures (UK).
Reception:
- The Monthly Film Bulletin praised its unpretentious, natural style and its look at the world of greyhound racing, noting strong work from Lawson, Glynne, de Casalis and Bull.
- Kine Weekly highlighted the blend of human interest and thrills, with good performances and atmosphere.
- Picture Show and Picturegoer reviews called the film a simple, homely drama with realistic depictions of greyhound training and some rough moments at the kennels; praise was given to Lawson and Glynne.
- TV Guide found some fine humorous moments and solid acting but described the film as limited by its modest budget.
- Some critics and industry observers criticized it for stereotypical portrayals of greyhound racing.
Current status:
- As of 1996, the film was missing from the British Film Institute National Film Archive.
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