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The Secrets and Scandals of a Whole Town Shocked Into the Open...As the Nylon-Stocking Killer Runs Amok!
6.5 / 10 IMDb January 22, 1957 1h 35m
When an attractive young girl is murdered, suspicion falls on several members of the local tennis club. It falls to Police Inspector Halloran to sort out all the red herrings, and finally after a confrontation at the top of the local church spire, arrest the culprit. Another fascinating look at what life was like in Britain during the 50's.
Director
Runtime
1h 35m
Release Date
January 22, 1957
Genre
Mystery, Crime
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United Kingdom
Producers
Cast
John Mills
as Supt. Mike Halloran
Charles Coburn
as Dr. John Fenner
Barbara Bates
as Elizabeth Fenner
Derek Farr
as Mark Roper
Alec McCowen
as Peter Crowley (as Alec Mc Cowen)
Fay Compton
as Mrs. Crowley
Geoffrey Keen
as Charles Dixon
Margaretta Scott
as Helen Dixon
Meredith Edwards
as Police Sgt. Rogers
Harry Locke
as Police Sgt. Beale
Raymond Huntley
as Dr. Reese
Harry Fowler
as Leslie (Bandleader)
Maureen Connell
as Mary Roper
Magda Miller
as Molly Stevens
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Newton Blick
as Asst. Commissioner Beckett
Oscar Quitak
as David
Totti Truman Taylor
as Mrs. Gerrard
Grace Arnold
as Club Committee Woman
Elizabeth Seal
as 'Fiona' / Fiona Dixon
Dandy Nichols
as Mrs Wilson (uncredited)
Production Companies
Marksman Productions
Town on Trial Official Trailer 1957
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