Dark Light, The

Date: 1951
Director: Vernon Sewell
Production Company: Hammer Films

Stars: Albert Lieven, David Greene, Norman MacOwan, Martin Benson, Catherine Blake, Jack Steward, Joan Carol, John Harvey, John Longden
Location(s): Hampshire

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Storyline:

The crew of a lighthouse rescue who they assume to be survivors from a shipwreck only to discover that they have taken in a gang of crooks.

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Homeward bound aboard the steam yacht Gelert, Stephen, Roger, Joan and their crew notice that the light is out at Thimble Rock lighthouse. Nab Tower Lighthouse standing in the English Channel at the entrance of the Solent shipping channel.

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A launch is sent to the lighthouse investigate before the story continues in flashback. Nab Tower Lighthouse to the east of the Isle of Wight and south of Hayling Island in Hampshire.

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After tending to his plants when a fog lifts, Rigby (Norman Macowan) spots a small boat in the distance. Still operating, this is the upper deck of Nab Tower Lighthouse on the Nab Rocks.

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Matt (Jack Stewart) supervises the launching of the lighthouse's motorboat. Nab Tower Lighthouse replaced an earlier Lightship in 1920.

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Following conflict and betrayal when a group of crooks are brought to safety, Johnny (David Greene), the only survivor of the lighthouse crew, rows ashore with Linda (Katharine Blake) who begs him not to hand her over to the police.