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

The story

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 & crew

Glyn Worsnip

Glyn WorsnipNarrator (voice)

Raymond ChandlerSelf (archive footage)

J. B. Priestley

J. B. PriestleyHimself

Tom Daly

Tom DalyRaymond Chandler

Lillian BronsonCissie Chandler

Edward JuddPhilip Marlowe

Sue LloydLinda Loring

David BauerGregarious

Sarah MarshallMuriel

Robert O'NeilBernie Ohls

Geoffrey ToonePotter