River Patrol

Date: 1948
Director: Ben R. Hart
Production Company: Knightsbridge Films, Hammer Films

Stars: John Blythe, Lorna Dean, Wally Patch, Stan Paskin
Location(s): London

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Undercover River Police officers attempt to thwart a gang of nylon smugglers in the dubious clubs and bars alongside the River Thames.

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Water Guard officer Robby Robinson and his Colleagues go about their business chasing criminals and smugglers on the river.

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After fellow officer Maxwell is shot and killed during the mission, Robby reports to Headquarters. Looking west along the Thames from E1 towards Tower Bridge, which can just about be made out in the top right distance.

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Now working under cover as a married couple, Officers Robby Robinson (John Blythe) and Jean Nichols (Lorna dean) make sure that they are seen around the docklands together.

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The pair head for a shady riverside pub where they pick up Joe after he discloses that he has six pairs of nylon stockings.

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Leaving the disreputable Café Bleu, the Guv (Wally Patch), Zelig (Cyril Collins) and Louis make their way onto a boat moored on the Thames.

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The story unfolds in the dark, so apologies for this murky image in which the Guv and his accomplice Alex carry the unconscious Robby into a warehouse.

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A Detective arrives with Jean as Robby makes a bid for freedom inside the warehouse.