Double or Quits (1938 film)

For the French film, see Double or Quits (1953 film).

Double or Quits
Directed by	Roy William Neill
Written by	Michael Barringer
Produced by	Irving Asher
Starring	Frank Fox Patricia Medina Hal Walters
Cinematography	Basil Emmott
Production company	Warner Brothers
Distributed by	Warner Brothers
Release date	March 1938 (1938-03)
Running time	72 minutes
Country	United Kingdom
Language	English

Double or Quits is a 1938 British crime film directed by Roy William Neill and starring Frank Fox, Patricia Medina and Hal Walters.

It was shot at Teddington Studios.[1] It was made as a quota quickie by the British subsidiary of Warner Brothers.[2]

Synopsis

A reporter on a transatlantic cruise ship is accused of theft. In attempting to clear his name he discovers a more serious conspiracy.

Cast

• Frank Fox as Bill Brooks / Scotty Tucker
• Patricia Medina as Caroline
• Hal Walters as Alf
• Ian Fleming as Sir Frederick Beal
• Gordon McLeod as School
• Jack Raine as Roland
• Philip Ray as Hepworth
• Charles Paton as Mr. Binks
• Mae Bacon as Mrs. Binks

References

1. Wood p.94
2. Chibnall p.294

Bibliography

• Chibnall, Steve. Quota Quickies: The Birth of the British 'B' Film. British Film Institute, 2007.
• Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
• Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.

External links

• Double or Quits at IMDb