REMEMBERING: Sir James Carreras, born today in 1909. Son of Enrique
Carreras, the co-founder of Hammer Films and the Blue Hall theatre
chain... and father of Hammer film producer and director, Michael
Carreras. It was JC who hit on the formula of '..design a poster for a
potential film, for the backers to actually see!' A simple but very
effect method. It is said that he, '..judged the success of his films
not by critical plaudits, but strictly on the basis of box office
returns.' Maybe so, but for a long time his approached worked, making
very large profits for the backers, giving Hammer films the Queens Award
to Industry Award back in 1968 and a loyal fan base that remains to
this day.
OVER AT THE FACEBOOK PCASUK FAN PAGE you can find TWO posts on Sir James Carreras birthday today, including a RARE interview form 1964! Also we are asking everyone, if the can NAME two of the people in the Carreras Birthday Banner above! Any ideas?
OVER AT THE FACEBOOK PCASUK FAN PAGE you can find TWO posts on Sir James Carreras birthday today, including a RARE interview form 1964! Also we are asking everyone, if the can NAME two of the people in the Carreras Birthday Banner above! Any ideas?
HAMMER FILM DIRECTOR AND WRITER Jimmy Sangster, once said that' It doesn't matter that he is
selling film, this man could sell baked beans, and his approach would be
the same!' During Peter's career, his agent, John Redway would only on
Peter's instructions, negotiate with Carreras. It was all based on
contracts, but also the word and handshake of gentlemen. He is
remembered each year by Variety: The Children's Charity, with The Sir
James Carreras Award. '...This Award honors the name of Sir James
Carreras MBE, who served Variety International with great distinction as
one of its past International Presidents. It is presented annually to a
physician who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and skill in the
field of pediatrics'.
WELL DONE, SIR JAMES, you are remebered with respect and dignity having
having archived a great deal and helped to leave us a huge legacy in the
name of your charity work, and the status of Hammer films
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