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Post by Steven Sigel on Jan 12, 2004 20:59:27 GMT
Hi All ---
A friend of mine found a set of 20+ 16mm prints of episodes of "Cheaters", which is aparently a 1960-61 UK TV series dealing with an insurance fraud inspector.
Does anyone have any more info on this show? And most importantly, does anyone know the archive status of the show ....
Thanks!
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Post by Andy Henderson on Jan 12, 2004 21:26:09 GMT
About half are listed as missing. Bit long list to type out, unless someone on here has got such a list pre-prepared. I found one of these years ago, but it didn't raise any interest, even though it was missing!!
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Post by Steven Sigel on Jan 12, 2004 21:31:38 GMT
Thanks Andy -- I'll see about getting ahold of the prints and see what's there...
Which production company made them? I'm assuming it was not the BBC?
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Post by H Hartley on Jan 12, 2004 21:55:25 GMT
it was a Danziger Production IE 39 episodes made in about ten minutes at New Elstree Studios circa 1960. starred John Ireland. Chris Perry of Kalidaescope is also looking for info on episodes of this.
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Post by dubs on Jan 12, 2004 22:02:37 GMT
97 guide gives these as missing:
The Fine Print Intent To Defraud The Weasel The Man With The Ticking Head* The Authentic McCoy* The Legacy Libel Obituary For A Champion Lamb To The Slaughter Washday S.O.S. Murder Fugue Single Or Double Indemity The Hair Of The Dog
* David Buck noted these two as recovered on VHS from TR16 - 11/8/02.
It was a Danzigers production for ITV.
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Post by Andy Henderson on Jan 12, 2004 22:15:17 GMT
No need to worry about 'The Weasel' being missing, I've a 16mm of that, which for a 16mm print is in remarkable condition. I always knew more prints of this series would turn up.
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Post by David Buck on Jan 13, 2004 19:40:47 GMT
I currently have :
The Man With The Ticking Head Intent To Defraud
on 16mm
The Authentic McCoy
on VHS
The first and third episodes are with the BFI now, the second on the list will be sent to them in due course
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Post by William Martin on Jan 14, 2004 16:41:52 GMT
wasn't this a Danziger Brothers production? nice find its always good to see an honest collector and episode hunter, not that there are any dishonest collectors on this forum but we all know they exist perhaps we need a extra section for these sorts of queries ie titles, whats missing, is this a missing episode etc I know thats what the foreum was set up for but I have in mind a Q&A or FAQ section for yes and no answers and lists rather than one for general discussion.
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Post by Steven Sigel on Jan 14, 2004 17:56:53 GMT
My friend checked the prints and has the following titles from the list that dubs Posted -- from other posts, it sounds like not all of the are actually missing...
The Fine Print Intent To Defraud The Weasel The Man With The Ticking Head* The Authentic McCoy* The Legacy Obituary For A Champion Lamb To The Slaughter
I'll see about getting ahold of the prints... Who should I contact (BFI?) to see if they actually need these?
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Post by dubs on Jan 15, 2004 0:18:44 GMT
So that leaves:
The Authentic McCoy* - VHS/TR16? Libel Washday S.O.S. Murder Fugue Single Or Double Indemity The Hair Of The Dog
as the missing now?
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Post by Steven Sigel on Jan 15, 2004 1:25:11 GMT
Hi Dubs:
He's got a print of "The Authenic McCoys" (as per my list) -- although it apparently says "Badly Scratched" on the leader....
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Post by Andy Henderson on Jan 16, 2004 17:23:43 GMT
erm .. ... the same person you spoke to about the terry scott prints!
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Post by Steven Sigel on Jan 16, 2004 18:37:41 GMT
Hi Andy,
I didn't realize that it was a BBC show -- I thought it was from some independent production company... I'll contact Christine and see what they need...
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Post by Andy Henderson on Jan 16, 2004 20:28:28 GMT
erm....ni it isn't, but I was under the impression you have handed films back to the BFI in the past?
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Post by Steven Sigel on Jan 16, 2004 20:32:19 GMT
Nope -- they all went back to Christine Slattery at the BBC....
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