Ian Hendry in The Secret Place [1957] - Ian's First Speaking Role In A Film
Ian Hendry was cast as Charles Maitland, a ‘getaway’ car driver, who actually manages to make a pretty quick getaway at the end of his brief appearance in this film; but only after he’s declined to take the job of trying to help the diamond robbers escape with their heist!
This was Ian’s first speaking role in a film, albeit uncredited.
His other early roles in film, with dialogue, are Room at the Top and Bobbikins – both from 1959. Videos of these cameo appearances are also included at the end of this article below:
Ian Hendry in The Secret Place [1957] First Speaking Role In A Film w/ David McCullum + George A. Cooper
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Plot
Crime heist melodrama set in the bombed out East End of London. A diamond robbery is masterminded by small-time crooks, and an adolescent boy finds himself unwittingly caught up in events, after discovering they’ve hidden the loot in his home.
In East London, young Freddie Hatwood has a crush on kiosk attendant Molly Wilson, who is engaged to Gerry Garter. Gerry is part of a criminal gang who had a hide out at car dealership; Molly’s brother Mike works there.
Gerry, Mike and their friend Steve are planning a diamond robbery. They need a policeman’s uniform. Molly asks Freddie to borrow the uniform of his policeman father.
The robber goes ahead. Gerry hides the diamonds inside Molly’s record player. Not knowing this, Molly gives the player to Freddie as a thank you gift. Freddie discovers the diamonds and the gang go after him.
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