(1949) Maureen Riscoe, John Barry, Charles Clapham, John Le Mesurier, Ian Fleming, directed by John Gilling. Riscoe charms everyone’s socks off in this smooth murder thriller. She takes in a new boarder at her boarding house (owned by her father—a policemen!) who’s wanted by the police for a brutal slaying of a young woman. When the real killers show up (one marvelously played by Le Mesurier) things get very exciting indeed. Even at this early date, Gilling’s talent as a director is quite evident. From 16mm. DVD item #M517D, VHS item #M517
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