Jack the Ripper (1959) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery Crime History
Jack the Ripper (1959) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.20/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.0/10
Jack the Ripper Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: In 1888, Jack the Ripper is on his killing spree. Scotland Yard Inspector O"Neill is pleased to welcome to London his old friend Sam Lowry, a New York City detective who has come to visit him and is only too happy to help out with the case. Sam becomes attracted to Anne Ford, a modern woman for the age, but her guardian, Dr. Tranter doesn"t quite approve. The good doctor also seems to be out when the Ripper murders occur. As the population edge ever loser to taking the law into their own hands, the police slowly close in the killer.
Tagline: This "Lady" Has Taken Her Last Walk!
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Jack the Ripper Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1959 (more 1959 movies)
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Jack the Ripper Release Dates Blu-ray: Jan 15, 2019
Writers: Jimmy Sangster, Peter Hammond, Colin Craig
Producers: Robert S. Baker, Monty Berman
Musicians: Stanley Black, Jimmy McHugh, Pete Rugolo
Cinematographers: Robert S. Baker, Monty Berman
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Jack the Ripper (1959) Cast (Click to Expand)
Jack the Ripper Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Patterson | ... | Sam Lowry |
| Eddie Byrne | ... | Inspt. O''Neill |
| Betty McDowall | ... | Anne Ford |
| Ewen Solon | ... | Sir David Rogers |
| John Le Mesurier | ... | Dr. Tranter |
| George Rose | ... | Clarke |
| Philip Leaver | ... | Music Hall Manager / O''Reilly |
| Barbara Burke | ... | Kitty Knowles |
| Anne Sharp | ... | Helen Morris |
| Denis Shaw | ... | Simes |
| Endre Muller | ... | Louis Benz |
| Esma Cannon | ... | Nelly the Woman at Police Station |
| George Woodbridge | ... | Blake |
| Bill Shine | ... | Lord Tom Sopwith |
| Marianne Stone | ... | Drunken Woman |
| Garard Green | ... | Dr. Urquhart |
| Jack Allen | ... | Asst. Commissioner |
| Jane Taylor | ... | Hazel |
| Dorinda Stevens | ... | Margaret / Maggie |
| Hal Osmond | ... | Snakey the pickpocket (as Hal Osmonde) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Lee Patterson – Sam Lowry
- Eddie Byrne, as Inspt. O''Neill, passed away at age 70 in Dubl.
Sign: Aquarius - Betty McDowall, as Anne Ford, passed away at age 69 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Betty McDowell - Ewen Solon, as Sir David Rogers, passed away at age 67 in Addlestone, Surrey, England, UK.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Evan Solon | Ewan Solon - John Le Mesurier, as Dr. Tranter, passed away at age 71 in Ramsgate, Kent, England, UK.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: John LeMesurier | John Lemesurier | John le Mesurier - George Rose – Clarke
- Philip Leaver – Music Hall Manager / O''Reilly
- Barbara Burke – Kitty Knowles
- Anne Sharp, as Helen Morris, passed away at age 75 in London, England, UK.
Also known as: Ann Sharp - Denis Shaw, as Simes, passed away at age 49 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Dennis Shaw - Endre Muller – Louis Benz
- Esma Cannon – Nelly the Woman at Police Station
- George Woodbridge, as Blake, passed away at age 66 in Barnet, London, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Bill Shine – Lord Tom Sopwith
- Marianne Stone, as Drunken Woman, passed away at age 87 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Mary Stone
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