Comedy,Crime,Adventure
United Kingdom
Hue and Cry is a British comedy thriller film released in 1947 by Ealing Studios. The plot follows a group of street kids who read in the comic book "The Trump" about a series of robberies taking place in London. They soon realize that the comic book is giving coded messages for the crimes and they take it upon themselves to catch the criminals.
The group is led by Joe Kirby, played by Harry Fowler, who is convinced that the comic book is linked to the robberies. In their quest to catch the villains, the gang navigates through various obstacles and challenges, including sneaking into a printing press to get their hands on the comic book.
As they unravel the mystery, the gang successfully overcomes the crooks and exposes their criminal activities. Along the way, they gain the support of newspaper reporters who help to spread the word about the criminals in town. The film ends with the gang being hailed as heroes and an implication that they will continue with more adventures.
Hue and Cry was directed by Charles Crichton and written by T.E.B. Clarke. It is widely regarded as one of the earliest Ealing comedies and was hailed as a groundbreaking film at the time of its release due to its unique storyline and use of children as leads. The film was also noted for its innovative use of location, incorporating real-life London landmarks into the film's narrative.
