The Temples investigate a series of gruesome murders attributed to a mysterious figure known as "The Marquis".The Temples investigate a series of gruesome murders attributed to a mysterious figure known as "The Marquis".The Temples investigate a series of gruesome murders attributed to a mysterious figure known as "The Marquis".
Andreas Malandrinos
- Sammy Wren
- (as Andrea Malandrinos)
Ronald Leigh-Hunt
- Ross
- (as Ronald Leigh Hunt)
- Director
- Writer
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- TriviaRe-titled "Bombay Waterfront" for its American release (as the name Paul Temple meant little to US audiences), its earliest documented theatrical showing took place in San Francisco, CA, 8/28/53, supporting Houdini (1953) at the Paramount Theatre; however, exhibitors and audiences alike were equally unaware that it had already previously been premiered on television under its original UK title, "Paul Temple Returns," in Cleveland, OH, on 5/26/53 on WEWS (Channel 5).
- GoofsThe servant, Sakki is clearly of African / West Indian heritage. In fact the actor Dan Jackson came from what is now Guyana. In the film he comes from Rangoon where his mother and brother live. If that were true he would have an Asian appearance.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Talkies: Patricia Dainton Presents... Paul Temple Returns (2016)
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Fourth time's the charm for Paul Temple
The fourth and final adaptation of the Paul Temple radio plays, PAUL TEMPLE RETURNS sees the vacationing sleuth living up the high life in New York, where he now makes a living from his work as a crime writer. However, the powers that be call him back to Britain after a sinister figure known only as the Marquis begins to carve his way through the upper ranks of society.
It's a well paced, Edgar Wallace-style storyline and one that's a lot more fun than the last Paul Temple film I watched, SEND FOR PAUL TEMPLE. The main character and his associate Steve remain a bit boring, but the supporting cast are better here, and overall the budget seems a bit bigger too. Certainly there are some strong moments in the murder scenes and an exciting rooftop atmosphere which is dripping with atmosphere.
The supporting cast also incorporates number of past and future horror greats, including the Man in Black himself, Valentine Dyall, as one of the policemen. Horror fans will be chiefly impressed by the inclusion of Christopher Lee in a sinister turn as one of the main suspects, a professor whose collection of Egyptian artifacts neatly precursors his later role as THE MUMMY. Robert Urquhart (THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN) is here too as yet another suspect, and the dependable Ronald Leight-Hunt plays a copper.
It's a well paced, Edgar Wallace-style storyline and one that's a lot more fun than the last Paul Temple film I watched, SEND FOR PAUL TEMPLE. The main character and his associate Steve remain a bit boring, but the supporting cast are better here, and overall the budget seems a bit bigger too. Certainly there are some strong moments in the murder scenes and an exciting rooftop atmosphere which is dripping with atmosphere.
The supporting cast also incorporates number of past and future horror greats, including the Man in Black himself, Valentine Dyall, as one of the policemen. Horror fans will be chiefly impressed by the inclusion of Christopher Lee in a sinister turn as one of the main suspects, a professor whose collection of Egyptian artifacts neatly precursors his later role as THE MUMMY. Robert Urquhart (THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN) is here too as yet another suspect, and the dependable Ronald Leight-Hunt plays a copper.
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- Oct 22, 2015
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- Paul Temple Returns
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- Nettlefold Studios, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK(studio: produced at Nettlefold Studios Walton - On - Thames)
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- Runtime1 hour 11 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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