---
title: "Knock on Wood"
year: 1954
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/knock-on-wood-1954"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 55859
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Knock on Wood (1954) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/knock-on-wood-1954

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Knock on Wood is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Action, Comedy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A ventriloquist’s love woes trigger a spy‑filled doll‑theft caper."

### Why Watch
- Unique blend of comedy and espionage
- Inventive premise featuring ventriloquism and secret plans
- Period locations filmed around London

### Caveats & Content Note
- The 1950s pacing may feel dated to modern viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Its lighthearted comedy and mild spy plot make it suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: witty, bizarre, spy-thriller, slapstick

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is "Knock on Wood"?
It is an action‑comedy film that blends slapstick humor with a spy storyline.

### Q: Who directed the movie?
The film was written and directed by the duo Melvin Frank and Norman Panama.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on April 6, 1954.

### Q: Where was the movie filmed?
Location shooting took place in England, including areas around London, Maidenhead, and Marlow.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately one hour and forty‑three minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Knock on Wood — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/55859)
- [Knock on Wood (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knock_on_Wood_(film))
- [Knock on Wood 63% (1954) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/239143-knock-on-wood)
- [Knock on Wood (1998) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1094548-knock-on-wood/prehled/)

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