Argyle, John 1911-1962
Overview
| Works: | 14 works in 33 publications in 3 languages and 103 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Horror films Film adaptations Detective and mystery films Sea stories Action and adventure films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Crime films |
| Roles: | Producer, Scenarist |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
John Argyle
The human monster(
Visual
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11 editions published between 1987 and 2019 in English and held by 45 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A mad doctor is using a home for the blind as a front for his nightmarish activities
11 editions published between 1987 and 2019 in English and held by 45 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A mad doctor is using a home for the blind as a front for his nightmarish activities
The Night has eyes(
Visual
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7 editions published between 1942 and 2015 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two school teachers set out on what will turn into an eerie horror experience for both in the English moors. A thunderstorm forces them to take refuge in the home of a reclusive composer who suffers from "fits."
7 editions published between 1942 and 2015 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two school teachers set out on what will turn into an eerie horror experience for both in the English moors. A thunderstorm forces them to take refuge in the home of a reclusive composer who suffers from "fits."
The Bela Lugosi collection(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This collection includes: White zombie (1932) ; The human monster, or The dark eyes of London (1940) ; One body too many (1944) ; Invisible ghost (1941) ; The phantom creeps (1939) ; Death kiss (1933) ; Scared to death (1947) ; Black dragons (1942) ; The corpse vanishes (1942)
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This collection includes: White zombie (1932) ; The human monster, or The dark eyes of London (1940) ; One body too many (1944) ; Invisible ghost (1941) ; The phantom creeps (1939) ; Death kiss (1933) ; Scared to death (1947) ; Black dragons (1942) ; The corpse vanishes (1942)
Mutiny on the Elsinore(
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 7 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novelist who is traveling on a passenger ship is caught up in the middle of a mutiny when the crew revolts against the captain and his officers. With the captain and first mate killed in the mutiny, the novelist is forced to act to protect the captain's lovely daughter. Our reluctant hero must try to convince the mutinous crew to lay down their arms for the sake of the passengers and help bring the ship safely to harbor
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 7 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novelist who is traveling on a passenger ship is caught up in the middle of a mutiny when the crew revolts against the captain and his officers. With the captain and first mate killed in the mutiny, the novelist is forced to act to protect the captain's lovely daughter. Our reluctant hero must try to convince the mutinous crew to lay down their arms for the sake of the passengers and help bring the ship safely to harbor
Chamber of horrors(
Visual
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 5 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An eccentric English aristocrat dies, and according to his will, his fortune is sealed with his corpse in the family vault and seven keys are required to unlock the vault
1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 5 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An eccentric English aristocrat dies, and according to his will, his fortune is sealed with his corpse in the family vault and seven keys are required to unlock the vault
Dark eyes of London : Horrors of the black museum(
Visual
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Dark eyes a series of mysterious drownings in the Thames and the subsequent insurance claims start Scotland Yard on the trail of one of London's most sinister murderers. In Horrors, London is haunted by a plague of macabre murders and to the delight of the crippled crime writer, Edmond Bancroft (Michael Gough), Scotland Yard is baffled. But Bancroft knows much more than he admits
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In Dark eyes a series of mysterious drownings in the Thames and the subsequent insurance claims start Scotland Yard on the trail of one of London's most sinister murderers. In Horrors, London is haunted by a plague of macabre murders and to the delight of the crippled crime writer, Edmond Bancroft (Michael Gough), Scotland Yard is baffled. But Bancroft knows much more than he admits
Dark eyes of London = Le tueur aveugle by
Walter Summers(
Visual
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2 editions published between 2011 and 2013 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
L'inspecteur Holt de Scotland Yard enquête sur une série de noyades suspectes. Cinq corps ont été repêchés dans la Tamise, et Holt découvre que chacune des victimes a souscrit une assurance-vie au bénéfice du docteur Orloff, l'énigmatique directeur d'un institut pour aveugles. De surcroit, un message en braille a été retrouvé sur l'un des noyés. Holt est secondé dans son enquête par Diana, fille de l'une des victimes. Mais, aidé par un monstrueux aveugle totalement asservi à ses noirs desseins, l'assassin va encore frapper...Un croisement réussi entre horreur et film noir, Jess Franco rendra hommage au film de Walter Summers en réalisant en 1961, le premier film d'horreur espagnol intitulé "L'horrible Docteur Orloff"
2 editions published between 2011 and 2013 in English and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
L'inspecteur Holt de Scotland Yard enquête sur une série de noyades suspectes. Cinq corps ont été repêchés dans la Tamise, et Holt découvre que chacune des victimes a souscrit une assurance-vie au bénéfice du docteur Orloff, l'énigmatique directeur d'un institut pour aveugles. De surcroit, un message en braille a été retrouvé sur l'un des noyés. Holt est secondé dans son enquête par Diana, fille de l'une des victimes. Mais, aidé par un monstrueux aveugle totalement asservi à ses noirs desseins, l'assassin va encore frapper...Un croisement réussi entre horreur et film noir, Jess Franco rendra hommage au film de Walter Summers en réalisant en 1961, le premier film d'horreur espagnol intitulé "L'horrible Docteur Orloff"
Bela Lugosi horror collection(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four films featuring horror master Bela Lugosi
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four films featuring horror master Bela Lugosi
Tower of terror : Associated British Picture Corp., ltd. presents(
Visual
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2 editions published between 1994 and 2015 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Wartime Germany: Marie, a concentration camp escapee on the run from the Nazis, narrowly escapes drowing when she is rescued by Wolfe Kristan - a half-mad lighthouse keeper. Brought aboard the lighthouse itself, she begins to fall in love with the assistant keeper who, unknown to her, is a British spy. As the couple become more intimate, Kristan's jealously finally pushes him over the brink and into full-blown madness..."- website
2 editions published between 1994 and 2015 in English and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Wartime Germany: Marie, a concentration camp escapee on the run from the Nazis, narrowly escapes drowing when she is rescued by Wolfe Kristan - a half-mad lighthouse keeper. Brought aboard the lighthouse itself, she begins to fall in love with the assistant keeper who, unknown to her, is a British spy. As the couple become more intimate, Kristan's jealously finally pushes him over the brink and into full-blown madness..."- website
Los ojos misteriosos de Londres The human monster(
Visual
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2 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in Spanish and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in Spanish and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La legión de los hombres sin alma White zombie(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2006 in Spanish and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Una pareja de enamorados viaja a Haití invitada por un misterioso hombre que sólo pretende conseguir a la chica. Para alcanzar su objetivo no duda en pedir ayuda a un siniestro personaje, llamado Legendre, que convierte a las personas en zombis (La legión de los hombres sin alma)
1 edition published in 2006 in Spanish and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Una pareja de enamorados viaja a Haití invitada por un misterioso hombre que sólo pretende conseguir a la chica. Para alcanzar su objetivo no duda en pedir ayuda a un siniestro personaje, llamado Legendre, que convierte a las personas en zombis (La legión de los hombres sin alma)
The Case of Charles Peace(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Der Würger(
Visual
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1 edition published in 1939 in German and held by 0 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1939 in German and held by 0 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bella Lugosi in Dark Eyes of London(
Visual
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1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 0 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A series of mysterious drownings in the Thames and the subsequent insurance claims start Scotland Yard on the trial of one of London's most sinister murderers. Known in the U.S. as 'The Human Monster'
1 edition published in 1993 in English and held by 0 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A series of mysterious drownings in the Thames and the subsequent insurance claims start Scotland Yard on the trial of one of London's most sinister murderers. Known in the U.S. as 'The Human Monster'
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Related Identities
- Lugosi, Bela 1882-1956 Actor
- Summers, Walter 1896-1973 Scenarist Restager
- Kirwan, Patrick 1899-1984 Scenarist
- Williams, Hugh 1904-1969 Actor
- Gynt, Greta 1916-2000 Actor
- Wallace, Edgar 1875-1932 Bibliographic antecedent
- John Argyle Productions
- Lawson, Wilfrid 1900-1966 Actor
- Arliss, Leslie
- Mason, James 1909-1984
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