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
John Robinson (English actor) House at Allington" (1960) and two guest appearances on "The Saint" opposite Roger Moore. He was also a regular performer on both the BBC's "Sunday Night Theatre" from 1951-1959, and ITV's "Armchair Theatre" from 1956-1965. His final screen role was in the television series "Fall of Eagles" in 1974. He died of cancer in London in March 1979, aged 70. John Robinson (English actor) John Robinson (11 November 1908 – 6 March 1979) was an English actor, who was particularly active in the theatre. Mostly cast in minor and supporting roles in film and television, he is best remembered for