John Llewellyn Moxey - Britmovie

mysteriesofedgarwallace · 23-05-2006, 04:18 PM

I have been meaning to do this for a while.
A thread for the work of Mr. John Llewellyn Moxey.

WELCOME!

Mr. Llewellyn Moxey, you directed some of my favourite EW films, namely 'RICOCHET' and 'FACE OF A STRANGER' plus the visually very different 'STRANGLER'S WEB'
Also worthy of mention is 'THE 20,000 POUND KISS' (because Alfred Burke was in it, and I could watch him all day)

Do you have any memories you would be able to share?
Do you remember any locations:-
The house and woods in 'FACE OF A STRANGER'
The house in 'STRANGLER'S WEB'
The house in 'RICOCHET'

Was the prison footage from 'FACE OF A STRANGER' borrowed from 'THE CRIMINAL', because it looks like it!

Many thanks and best regards.

**EDIT**
Almost forgot,

plasticjock · 23-05-2006, 05:51 PM

A great and largely unsung, in this country, director. He went to the States in the sixties and stayed there directing many tv series episodes but also quite a few tv movies, some of which are now cult horror films.
2 of my favourites for instance:
The Strange and Deadly Occurrence (1974)
The Night Stalker (1972)

He doesn't do cinema preferring to work within the budgetary confines of television.
His most recent work is overseeing some of his releases on dvd.

He gave a spectacularly one-sided interview to DVDEmpire a couple of years ago which didn't really endear him to his many fans, I'm sure.
http://www.dvdempire.com/Content/interview...=99364772853706

John Llewellyn Moxey · 23-05-2006, 06:31 PM

Quote:

(plasticjock @ May 23 2006, 10:51 AM)
A great and largely unsung, in this country, director. He went to the States in the sixties and stayed there directing many tv series episodes but also quite a few tv movies, some of which are now cult horror films.
2 of my favourites for instance:
The Strange and Deadly Occurrence (1974)
The Night Stalker (1972)

He doesn't do cinema preferring to work within the budgetary confines of television.
His most recent work is overseeing some of his releases on dvd.

He gave a spectacularly one-sided interview to DVDEmpire a couple of years ago which didn't really endear him to his many fans, I'm sure.
http://www.dvdempire.com/Content/interview...=99364772853706

Thanks for the kind words. I hated the interview, and was not very well when it was done. Hey ho thats yesterday...etc: Great to hear from you and the others.
Please keep in touch. All the best John

Harbottle · 23-05-2006, 06:43 PM

Well said MoEW and PJ.

I wonder if there is any hope at all that the "Edgar Wallace Mysteries" might see a DVD release? I would have thought they would make ideal box sets due to the @60 mins running time?

smudge · 23-05-2006, 07:45 PM

I can't remember how I first came across CITY OF THE DEAD, I suspect it was by recommendation, but I am certainly glad I did. What a cracking film !

The casting of the priest - and what a great opening shot of him. Plus the swift disposal of the heroine. A great atmosphere too.

Chris Lee & Patricia Jessel in the same movie ? Excellent stuff.

John might be glad to know that Denis Lotis is still playing the circuit, doing the rounds on the 'seniors specialist' holidays - still crooning....

SMUDGE

alan gowdy · 23-05-2006, 09:03 PM

Quote:

(smudge @ May 23 2006, 08:45 PM)
I can't remember how I first came across CITY OF THE DEAD, I suspect it was by recommendation, but I am certainly glad I did. What a cracking film !

The casting of the priest - and what a great opening shot of him. Plus the swift disposal of the heroine. A great atmosphere too.

Chris Lee & Patricia Jessel in the same movie ? Excellent stuff.

John might be glad to know that Denis Lotis is still playing the circuit, doing the rounds on the 'seniors specialist' holidays - still crooning....
SMUDGE

Denis Lotus still performing? Strewth!! Good on him. To digress only slightly, Freddie Garrity (Freddie and the Dreamers) has died after being ill for a while. I know he hardly had much of a Britmovie career but thought I'd mark it.

rustywhite · 25-05-2006, 10:10 PM

I called him at home when I was reviewing City of the Dead for EInsiders.com. He lived in Washington state in the US at the time. He was not very coherent at the time and I couldn't use what he gave me in the review. No matter what has happened to him over time, he made some memorable films!

John Llewellyn Moxey · 26-05-2006, 12:22 AM

Quote:

(rustywhite @ May 25 2006, 03:10 PM)
I called him at home when I was reviewing City of the Dead for EInsiders.com. He lived in Washington state in the US at the time. He was not very coherent at the time and I couldn't use what he gave me in the review. No matter what has happened to him over time, he made some memorable films!

Hey!! Rusty I am sorry to say that I do not remember the interview. Coherent has been my watchword lol. You must have caught me at a bad time, for which I appologise. I hope we chat again. All the best john llewellyn

John Llewellyn Moxey · 26-05-2006, 12:23 AM

Quote:

(alan gowdy @ May 23 2006, 02:03 PM)
Denis Lotus still performing? Strewth!! Good on him. To digress only slightly, Freddie Garrity (Freddie and the Dreamers) has died after being ill for a while. I know he hardly had much of a Britmovie career but thought I'd mark it.

Thanks for the info smudge. John

rustywhite · 26-05-2006, 06:32 AM

It must have been due to the difference in time zones. I feel like an ass now. My humble apologies if my post seemed rude. The important part of the post was the last line. You sir, have made some very memorable films. For which we are all indebted.

John Llewellyn Moxey · 26-05-2006, 05:11 PM

Quote:

(rustywhite @ May 25 2006, 11:32 PM)
It must have been due to the difference in time zones. I feel like an ass now. My humble apologies if my post seemed rude. The important part of the post was the last line. You sir, have made some very memorable films. For which we are all indebted.

Thanks..By the way I did not think your post was rude!! Take care..All the best John....NO MORE "SIR" PLEEEEEZE.

Steve Crook · 26-05-2006, 05:51 PM

Quote:

(John llewellyn Moxey @ May 26 2006, 06:11 PM)
Thanks..By the way I did not think your post was rude!! Take care..All the best John....NO MORE "SIR" PLEEEEEZE.

He wrote it SIR but he was thinking CUR

Steve

DB7 · 26-05-2006, 05:53 PM

Whilst we've got your attention John, out of curiosity, which of your own works ranks as your favourite and are there any particular regrets or projects that never got off the ground?

John Llewellyn Moxey · 26-05-2006, 10:04 PM

Quote:

(Steve Crook @ May 26 2006, 10:51 AM)
He wrote it SIR but he was thinking CUR

Steve

Why? John

Steve Crook · 27-05-2006, 12:01 AM

Quote:

(John llewellyn Moxey @ May 26 2006, 11:04 PM)
Why? John

Just an attempt at humour...that obviously didn't work.
Ignore it

Steve

23-05-2006, 07:45 PM	#5
smudge Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 3,087 Country: iTrader: (10)	I can't remember how I first came across CITY OF THE DEAD, I suspect it was by recommendation, but I am certainly glad I did. What a cracking film ! The casting of the priest - and what a great opening shot of him. Plus the swift disposal of the heroine. A great atmosphere too. Chris Lee & Patricia Jessel in the same movie ? Excellent stuff. John might be glad to know that Denis Lotis is still playing the circuit, doing the rounds on the 'seniors specialist' holidays - still crooning.... SMUDGE __________________ Welcome to my house. Enter freely, and of your own will...

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23-05-2006, 04:18 PM	#1
mysteriesofedgarwallace Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sussex Posts: 582 Country: iTrader: (0)	I have been meaning to do this for a while. A thread for the work of Mr. John Llewellyn Moxey. WELCOME! Mr. Llewellyn Moxey, you directed some of my favourite EW films, namely 'RICOCHET' and 'FACE OF A STRANGER' plus the visually very different 'STRANGLER'S WEB' Also worthy of mention is 'THE 20,000 POUND KISS' (because Alfred Burke was in it, and I could watch him all day) Do you have any memories you would be able to share? Do you remember any locations:- The house and woods in 'FACE OF A STRANGER' The house in 'STRANGLER'S WEB' The house in 'RICOCHET' Was the prison footage from 'FACE OF A STRANGER' borrowed from 'THE CRIMINAL', because it looks like it! Many thanks and best regards. EDIT Almost forgot,

23-05-2006, 05:51 PM	#2
plasticjock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 281 iTrader: (0)	A great and largely unsung, in this country, director. He went to the States in the sixties and stayed there directing many tv series episodes but also quite a few tv movies, some of which are now cult horror films. 2 of my favourites for instance: The Strange and Deadly Occurrence (1974) The Night Stalker (1972) He doesn't do cinema preferring to work within the budgetary confines of television. His most recent work is overseeing some of his releases on dvd. He gave a spectacularly one-sided interview to DVDEmpire a couple of years ago which didn't really endear him to his many fans, I'm sure. http://www.dvdempire.com/Content/interview...=99364772853706

23-05-2006, 06:43 PM	#4
Harbottle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,098 Country: iTrader: (14)	Well said MoEW and PJ. I wonder if there is any hope at all that the "Edgar Wallace Mysteries" might see a DVD release? I would have thought they would make ideal box sets due to the @60 mins running time?

25-05-2006, 10:10 PM	#7
rustywhite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Memphis. Tennessee Posts: 61 Country: iTrader: (0)	I called him at home when I was reviewing City of the Dead for EInsiders.com. He lived in Washington state in the US at the time. He was not very coherent at the time and I couldn't use what he gave me in the review. No matter what has happened to him over time, he made some memorable films!

26-05-2006, 06:32 AM	#10
rustywhite Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Memphis. Tennessee Posts: 61 Country: iTrader: (0)	It must have been due to the difference in time zones. I feel like an ass now. My humble apologies if my post seemed rude. The important part of the post was the last line. You sir, have made some very memorable films. For which we are all indebted.

26-05-2006, 05:53 PM	#13
DB7 Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Shrops Posts: 5,757 My Mood: Country: iTrader: (10)	Whilst we've got your attention John, out of curiosity, which of your own works ranks as your favourite and are there any particular regrets or projects that never got off the ground?