Johnny on the Spot

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Johnny on the Spot
Directed by Maclean Rogers
Written byMichael Cronin (novel)
Maclean Rogers
Produced by Edwin J. Fancey
Starring Hugh McDermott
Elspet Gray
Paul Carpenter
Cinematography Geoffrey Faithfull
Edited by Monica Kimick
Production
company
E. J. Fancey Productions
Release date
7 June 1954
Running time
72 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Johnny on the Spot is a 1954 British crime drama film directed by Maclean Rogers and starring Hugh McDermott, Elspet Gray and Paul Carpenter. It was shot at Bushey Studios and on location in London. It was produced as a second feature. [1]

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  1. Chibnall & McFarlane p.291

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