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5.2/10 • 11

1949-04-211h 35m

DramaCrime

In this drama, a frustrated upper-class writer decides that he will find real inspiration by examining his subjects first-hand. This leads him to begin wandering about the seamiest side of town where he witnesses a murder. When an innocent man is arrested, the writer refuses to assist him as the knowledge that he has been "slumming" could destroy his career. The young man is sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Directors
Alberto Cavalcanti
Editors
Margery Saunders

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  1. Richard Todd

    Richard Todd

    Herbert Edward Logan

  2. Patricia Plunkett

    Patricia Plunkett

    Rosie

  3. Stephen Murray

    Stephen Murray

    Christopher Drew

  4. Michael Laurence

    Michael Laurence

    Jim Heal

  5. Vida Hope

    Vida Hope

    Olive Mockson

  6. Rosalyn Boulter

    Rosalyn Boulter

    Frankie Ketchen

  7. James Hayter

    James Hayter

    John Craigie 'Jocko' Glenn

  8. Harry Fowler

    Harry Fowler

    Dave, Rosie's friend

  9. George Hayes

    George Hayes

    The Mad Artist

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CinemaSerf

Jul 9, 2022

7/10

Stephen Murray is the aspiring writer "Christy" who decides that he needs to leave his cosseted life with his family, and get some experience of real life. To that end, he starts frequenting working men's pubs where he alights on "Frankie" (Rosalyn Boulter). She's quite a lively girl, with plenty of other "men friends" including "Herb" (Richard Todd) and "Jim" (Michael Laurence), the latter gent doesn't take kindly to her sharing her attentions around. On one evening, when he arrives at her flat only to find an escaping man scarpering down the back alley, things turn tragic and "Herb" is soon stitched up for the crime. We know who the real perpetrator is, and we know that "Christy" also knows, but he chooses to watch events unfold for "creative purposes"! Spool on fifteen years and "Herb" is out, and looking for answers... None of the performances are really distinguishing - indeed, there are some pretty dodgy Scots accents around, but the overall consistency amongst the cast and the well paced, solid, direction from (Alberto) Cavalcanti keep this moving along quickly. There's an effective contribution from George Hayes as the "Mad Artist" who has taken over the home of the victim - a role he plays, briefly, with some skill. With a better cast, it might have been a better film - but as it is, these folks do a better than decent job.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Keywords
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