Edwin Astley

British composer (1922–1998)

Edwin Thomas "Ted" Astley was a British composer. His best known works are British television themes and scores, most notably the main themes for Department S, The Saint, Danger Man and The Baron. He also successfully diversified into symphonic pop and the arrangement of his theme to The Saint, as re-recorded by Orbital, reached number three in the UK singles chart.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 7 films (1955–1962) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 5 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1962 The phantom of the opera. Universal Pictures Co. 10 reels 35mm Color sound
1961 Passport To China. Swallow Productions Ltd. 75 min 35mm B&W sound
1959 The Mouse that roared Time-Life 83 16mm Color sound
1958 In The Wake Of A Stranger. Crescent Productions Ltd. 35mm B&W sound
1958 Kill Her Gently. Fortress Film Productions Ltd. 73 min. 35mm B&W sound
1957 At the stroke of nine. Lance Comfort 16mm B&W sound
1955 Contraband Spain. Associated British-Pathe Ltd. 82 min. 35mm Color sound