Overview:
Twenty years removed from Alice Barlow's murder by a thief looking for her jewels, newlyweds Paul and Bella Mallen move into the very house where the crime was committed. Retired detective B.G. Rough, who worked on the Barlow case, is still in the area and grows suspicious of Paul, who he feels bears a striking resemblance to one of Barlow's relatives. Rough must find the truth before the killer can strike again and reclaim his bounty.Status: | Released (1940-08-31) |
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Screen: | Patrick Hamilton, A.R. Rawlinson, Bridget Boland |
Productions: | British National Films |
Production Countries: | United Kingdom |
Spoken Languages: | English |
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Casts
- 88935: Anton Walbrook - Paul Mallen (as Anton Wahlbrook)
- 117499: Diana Wynyard - Bella Mallen
- 106626: Frank Pettingell - B.G. Rough
- 153422: Cathleen Cordell - Nancy the Parlour Maid
- 29520: Robert Newton - Ullswater
- 108680: Jimmy Hanley - Cobb
- 131030: Minnie Rayner - Elizabeth
Crews
- 1094874: A.R. Rawlinson - Screenplay - Writing
- 17905: Patrick Hamilton - Theatre Play - Writing
- 253716: Thorold Dickinson - Director - Directing
- 70296: Bridget Boland - Screenplay - Writing
- 17905: Patrick Hamilton - Original Story - Writing
- 1646759: Cyril J. Knowles - Camera Operator - Camera
- 119325: Sidney Cole - Editor - Editing
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Reviews
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I always feel that this version has been overshadowed by it's much higher profile 1944 iteration, but is actually every bit as good. A newly married couple move into their home on a Victorian Square and soon afterwards "Bella" (Diana Wynyard) starts to become absent minded, starts to ....
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