Meet Mr. Callaghan

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Disreputable Private Detective Slim Callaghan is hired to investigate a murder and a will change in London.Disreputable Private Detective Slim Callaghan is hired to investigate a murder and a will change in London.Disreputable Private Detective Slim Callaghan is hired to investigate a murder and a will change in London.

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Trivia
The title melody "Meet Mr. Callaghan" was picked-up in tempo and became a 1952 double-chart topper for both Les Paul and for the Harry Grove Trio, and remains a durable standard.

Goofs
Inspector Gringall and Sergeant Fields enter Gringall's office, placing their hats on the hat stand, Field placing his on the right hand side peg. A moment later Slim Callaghan enters and places his hat on the same peg (now empty), Field's hat now on the left hand side peg.

Quotes
Slim Callaghan: What would I be doing, wandering around a bunch of stiffs, early in the morning?
Darky: If you thought you'd get anything by it, you'd sit up all night in a sewer double-crossing the rats.

Connections
Remake of Meet Mr. Callaghan (1952)

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7/10

Interesting character

Derrick De Marney stars in "Meet Mr. Callaghan" from 1954.

It's the story of a detective (de Marney) who survives job to job. He is approached by a wealthy woman, Cynthis (Harriette Johns) who needs his help. It's a slightly convoluted story, having to do with her stepfather's will, and another will he apparently hid.

Callaghan isn't a favorite of Inspector Gringall (Trevor Reid) so when a murder occurs, and Callaghan is able to supply Cynthis' alibi, Gringall is all over him and it.

Callaghan seems unconventional and a little bit borderline as far as the law, but we soon learn he's very clever and a step ahead of the police.

Derrick de Marney is fantastic as Slim Callaghan, with is crisp responses and a laid-back, never flustered approach. He really makes the film.

Very enjoyable British B that keeps you interested.