The Secret of the Loch is a 1934 British film about the Loch Ness Monster. It is the first film made about the monster.[1][2][3]
The Secret of the Loch | |
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Directed by | Milton Rosmer |
Written by | Charles Bennett Billie Bristow |
Produced by | Bray Wyndham |
Starring | Seymour Hicks |
Cinematography | James Wilson |
Edited by | David Lean |
Music by | Peter Mendoza |
Production company | Wyndham Productions |
Release date | May 1934 (UK) |
Running time | 78 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Charles Bennett said the film was based on his original idea. He later admitted it was "terrible... but amusing".[4]
Professor Heggie is determined to prove to a sceptical scientific community the existence of a dinosaur in Loch Ness. Young London reporter Jimmy Anderson believes him and offers to help. He also falls in love with Angela, the professor's granddaughter. Jimmy finally plucks up the courage to enter the Loch himself, and comes face to face with the monster.
Actor | Role |
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Seymour Hicks | Professor Heggie |
Nancy O'Neil | Angela Heggie |
Gibson Gowland | Angus |
Frederick Peisley | Jimmy Anderson |
Eric Hales | Jack Campbell, the Diver |
Rosamund John | Maggie Fraser, the Barmaid |
Ben Field | Piermaster |
Robert Wilton | Reporter |
Hubert Harben | Professor Blenkinsop Fothergill |
Fewlass Llewellyn | Scientist at Meeting |
Stafford Hilliard | Macdonald |
D. J. Williams | Judge |
Clive Morton | Reporter/Photographer in Pub |
Cyril McLaglen | Mate |
Charles Bennett and Billie Bristow visited Loch Ness in December 1933 to research the film.[5]
The film was known as Sinister Deeps.[6]
The film was shot over four weeks.[7]
TV Guide called the film "a trite programmer which doesn't make one believe in the humans' actions, much less the sea serpent's";[8] while Allmovie called it a "fairly amusing British monster movie...obscure but entertaining oddity";[9] and Britmovie noted an "enjoyable comic romp."[10]
Films directed by Milton Rosmer | |
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