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The Boy Who Turned Yellow

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John and his class visit the Tower of London, where he loses his pet mouse. He falls asleep during a lesson on electricity, but with some help, he learns about it, invades the Tower, and saves his pet.

DirectorMichael Powell
WriterEmeric Pressburger
ProducerEmeric Pressburger

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Cast · Directed by Michael Powell

MD
Mark Dightam
John
RERobert Eddison
Robert Eddison
Nick
HW
Helen Weir
Mrs Saunders
BWBrian Worth
Brian Worth
Mr Saunders
EKEsmond Knight
Esmond Knight
Doctor
LC
Laurence Carter
Schoolteacher
PM
Patrick McAlinney
Supreme Beefeater
LDLem Dobbs
Lem Dobbs
Munro
NR
Nigel Rathbone
Schoolboy (uncredited)

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The Boy Who Turned Yellow — streaming FAQ

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