Bombay Waterfront

Original title: Paul Temple Returns

1952
1h 11m

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John Bentley and Patricia Dainton in Bombay Waterfront (1952)

The Temples investigate a series of gruesome murders attributed to a mysterious figure known as "The Marquis".The Temples investigate a series of gruesome murders attributed to a mysterious figure known as "The Marquis".The Temples investigate a series of gruesome murders attributed to a mysterious figure known as "The Marquis".

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5.6/10

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Trivia
Re-titled "Bombay Waterfront" for its American release (as the name Paul Temple meant little to US audiences), its earliest documented theatrical showing took place in San Francisco, CA, 8/28/53, supporting Houdini (1953) at the Paramount Theatre; however, exhibitors and audiences alike were equally unaware that it had already previously been premiered on television under its original UK title, "Paul Temple Returns," in Cleveland, OH, on 5/26/53 on WEWS (Channel 5).

Goofs
The servant, Sakki is clearly of African / West Indian heritage. In fact the actor Dan Jackson came from what is now Guyana. In the film he comes from Rangoon where his mother and brother live. If that were true he would have an Asian appearance.

Quotes
Steve Temple: [returning to the UK] Back to austerity!

Connections
Featured in Talkies: Patricia Dainton Presents... Paul Temple Returns (2016)

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6/10

A ripping 50s murder mystery with a majesterial Christopher Lee!

Luminously pretty Patricia Dainton and handsome co-star John Bentley are the resolute crime-busting Temples, dangerously entwined in this ripping 50s murder mystery about a sordid series of especially grisly murders. This delightful trip into warmly crumpeted cinematic nostalgia includes an early, and no less magisterial performance from future Hammer Films icon Christopher Lee as the deliciously ambivalent, charmingly charismatic Mr. Felix. 'Bombay Waterfront' cannot be regarded as the most sophisticated Paul Temple thriller, but our whip-smart, sharp-shooting sleuth makes for an engaging hero hot on the dastardly trail of the wholly despicable criminal mastermind 'The Marquis, who frustratingly proves to be a most worthy and Machiavellian adversary for Mr. Temple! 'Bombay Waterfront' aka 'Paul Temple Returns' retains much of its period charm, being a serviceable, rather than sensational 50s B/W potboiler, but the entirely splendid cast effortlessly smooths the jaunty thriller's rougher edges!