Movie

Down These Mean Streets a Man Must Go: A Portrait of Raymond Chandler

1969 0h 55m Released

Documentary

A portrait of Raymond Chandler, creator of the Philip Marlowe mystery thrillers, by John Foster and Fred Burnley. The film portrays Chandler's life and creative attitudes in his own words. Dramatised excerpts from his letters and novels reveal conflicting aspects: the sensitive, diffident writer - and the tough, cool private eye hero. With JB Priestley.

Cast

G Glyn Worsnip Narrator (voice) Raymond Chandler Self (archive footage) J J. B. Priestley Himself T Tom Daly Raymond Chandler Lillian Bronson Cissie Chandler Edward Judd Philip Marlowe