Melody in the Dark


Melody in the Dark is a 1949 British comedy horror film, with music. It was co-written by John Guillermin. It starred Ben Wrigley and Eunice Gayson.

Premise

When actress Pat Evans inherits a spooky old house and uses it for rehearsals with her theatre company, they are troubled by "ghosts".

Cast

  • Ben Wrigley as Ben
  • Eunice Gayson as Pat Evans
  • Dawn Lesley as Dawn
  • Richard Thorp as Dick
  • Lionel Newbold as Uncle Egbert
  • Ida Patlanski as Mrs Grimes
  • The London Lovelies as Model Girls
  • Carl Carlisle as Guest Artiste
  • Maisie Weldon as Guest Artiste
  • The Stardusters Dance Orchestra as Dance Orchestra
  • Alan Dean as Lead Singer/Pianist
  • The Keynotes as Singing Group

Production

It was an early film credit for John Guillermin. Ben Wrigley later made High Jinks in Society for the same team.

Reception

AllMovie wrote, "A solid script by John Guillermin bolsters the otherwise so-so British filler Melody in the Dark."