John of the Fair (1952)
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In this British drama set in the 18th-century, a 14-year-old boy works in a carnival medicine booth. He believes the man he works for is his father, but he finds himself mistaken when his abducted by an avaricious uncle who informs him that he has inherited an important title. The uncle himself desires the title and plans to kill the lad who fortunately escapes. For vengeance the uncle starts a fire and immolates the boy's mentor. The carnies, lead by the strongman, attempt to exact their own revenge against the evil uncle. The whole mess goes to court where the boy's true lineage is revealed. He receives his rightful title. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- John Charlesworth - John Claydon
- Michael Mulcaster - Jasper Sly
- Arthur Young - "Doc" Claydon
- Hilda Barry - Ma Miggs
- Fanny Wright - Sarah Wilmott
- Richard George - William Samuels
- Carol Wolveridge - Jill
- Tom Clegg - Valdar
- David Garth - Sir Thomas Renton
- Robert Lynn - Lord Larden
- Director(s):
- Michael McCarthy
- Writer(s):
- Michael McCarthy
- Producer(s):
- Frank Hoare
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