Tunes of Glory were also involved in both films, including actress Kay Walsh, cinematographer Arthur Ibbetson and editor Anne V. Coates. James Kennaway, who adapted the screenplay from his novel, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, but lost to "Elmer Gantry". It also received numerous BAFTA nominations, including Best Film, Best British Film, Best British Screenplay and Best Actor nominations for both Guinness and Mills. The film was the official British entry at the 1960 Venice Film Festival, and John Mills won the Best Actor award there. That same year the film was named "Best Foreign Film" by the
Dean Smith (actor) Dean Smith (actor) Dean Smith (born 25 January 1990) is an actor and comedian from Leeds, England. Dean is best known for playing Philip Ryan in the BBC 1 Drama "Waterloo Road". Smith also played Vinnie Dupe, the geek without chic, in STV's comedy "Being Victor". Most recently Dean revisited the role of Philip Ryan in the BBC online Drama "Waterloo Road Reunited". This series followed 7 ex-pupil on life after "Waterloo Road". Dean also takes part in various charity events including charity football matches. In 2011 Dean and fellow Waterloo Road cast members Jack McMullen, Ben Ryan Davies, Will