poster

1949

(04/21/1949) (GB)

Drama, Crime,

1h 35m

50

User Score

Overview

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.

1949

50

User Score

(04/21/1949) (GB)

Drama, Crime,

1h 35m

Overview

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.

Cast

Richard Todd

Richard Todd

Herbert Edward Logan

Stephen Murray

Stephen Murray

Christopher Drew

Vida Hope

Vida Hope

Olive Mockson

Rosalyn Boulter

Rosalyn Boulter

Frankie Ketchen

James Hayter

James Hayter

John Craigie 'Jocko' Glenn

Harry Fowler

Harry Fowler

Dave, Rosie's friend

George Hayes

George Hayes

The Mad Artist

Michael Brennan

Michael Brennan

Det. Insp. Benstead

Joan Dowling

Joan Dowling

Gracie, Rosie's friend

Michael Medwin

Michael Medwin

Len, Herbie's bar pal

Irene Handl

Irene Handl

Inn Proprietress

John Salew

John Salew

Prosecutor Ainsley

John Salew

John Salew

Defense Counsel Sir Huntley

Mary Merrall

Mary Merrall

Mrs. Drew

George Curzon

George Curzon

Clark Hall

Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming

First Prison Warden