The Clue of the Missing Ape (1953)

The Clue of the Missing Ape, aka Gibraltar Adventure, is a 1953 English children's film largely set in Gibraltar. Directed by James Hill, it was produced by the Gaumont Specialised Film Unit, a descendant of the Gaumont British film studio. Players included veteran character actor George Cole.

Synopsis

The film centers on the adventures of Sea Cadet Jimmy Sutton, played by Roy Savage. Sutton is seen walking down an English country path, and the sound of a boy's cheerful whistling are dubbed onto the soundtrack. Soon a misfiring propeller engine is also heard and a World War II-style plane crashes in a field. Sutton heroically rescues the pilot and retrieves a portfolio of important papers as the plane erupts in flames. Two suspicious men can be seen sneaking away, trading dialogue that indicates they have sabotaged the plane.

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