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Most Promising Newcomer to Film | 1959 | Maggie
Credited theatrical movie debut of Dame Maggie Smith (Bridget Howard).
Originally cut to one hour and twenty-nine minutes and was the second feature on a double-bill with Torpedo Run (1958). For a DVD release in 2013, it was restored to a running time of one hour and forty minutes.
Donald MacKenzie, the author of the original novel, specialized in works of fiction centering on criminal activity, rather than detective work. He had been a criminal in real-life and had served time in prison. Writer and Director Seth Holt described him as "one of the prison intelligentsia".
Normally hairy-chested George Nader was forced to buff his torso for the bathtub sequence.
The fifty thousand pounds sterling Paul made from the heist would equal to one hundred forty thousand five hundred dollars at the time, which equates to 1.24 million dollars in 2018.
"Pet Shop Clerk: You know what's the matter with this fish of yours don't you? He's dead. Why don't you get yourself something that'll last a little longer? Like a kangaroo or something?"
"Bridget Howard: I told him he could go to hell. I don't remember my exact words. Inspector Scott: 'Ciao'? Have I got it right Miss Howard? It's an Italian expression, sir. According to Mr Cameron, it's an affectionate form of greeting or farewell. Chiefly used among intimates."
