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Down These Mean Streets a Man Must Go: Raymond Chandler
A portrait from 1969 of novelist Raymond Chandler, creator of the Philip Marlowe mystery thrillers, featuring dramatised excerpts from his work.
A portrait of Raymond Chandler, creator of the Philip Marlowe mystery thrillers, by John Foster and Fred Burnley.
The film portrays Chandler's life and creative attitudes in his own words. Dramatised excerpts from his letters and novels reveal conflicting aspects: the sensitive, diffident writer - and the tough, cool private eye hero. With JB Priestley.
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Fri 27 Sep 202402:35
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | John Foster |
| Writer | Fred Burnley |
| Director | Fred Burnley |
| Interviewed Guest | JB Priestley |
| Philip Marlowe | Edward Judd |
| Raymond Chandler | Tom Daly |
| Muriel | Sarah Marshall |
| Robert O'Neil | Bernie Ohls |
| Lilian Bronson | Lilian Bronson |
| Narrator | Glyn Worsnip |
