Don't Ever Leave Me

1949 1h 25m EN

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7.7

BANGER

★7.7TMDB · 3

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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Elderly crook Harry Denton, when challenged to prove he is "not past it," decides to kidnap Sheila Farlane, the 16 year old daughter of a famous actor. When Harry loses his nerve, Sheila won't let him give up.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jimmy Hanley
Jack Denton
Petula Clark
Sheila Farlaine
Hugh Sinclair
Michael Farlaine
Edward Rigby
Harry
Anthony Newley
Jimmy Knowles
Barbara Murray
Joan Robbins
Maurice Denham
Mr. Knowles
Patricia Dainton
Girl on Bus

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Arthur Crabtree
Writers: Anthony Armstrong, Robert Westerby
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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77 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Arthur Crabtree, shot by Stephen Dade. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Lambert Williamson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Charles Knott shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jimmy Hanley and Petula Clark and Hugh Sinclair carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0041305 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Arthur Crabtree directs. Stephen Dade behind the camera. Lambert Williamson scores. Charles Knott cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
277 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Directed by Arthur Crabtree, shot by Stephen Dade. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Lambert Williamson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Charles Knott shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jimmy Hanley and Petula Clark and Hugh Sinclair carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0041305 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.