The read
It runs a compact 1h 6m.
Synopsis
When an ex-dancer marries a man for his money she is surprised to find he is a real skinflint. She owes a lot of money to a loan-shark who is after her. However, her husband does carry a lot of life insurance.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Brock WilliamsWriter
- Michael PowellDirector
Cast
- Beatrix ThomsonDoris Stevens
- Patric KnowlesChris Jensen
- Glennis LorimerMiss Molly Hobbes
- Reginald PurdellAlf
- Allan JeayesInspector Carter
- Frederick PiperArthur Stevens
- Googie WithersElla Levine
- Mabel PoultonMamie
- Davina WhitehouseMaggie - Stevens' Maid
- Morris HarveyMaurice Bayleck
- Bernard MilesDetective Wells
Stills
Themes
attempted murderlife insurancegold diggerinsurance policyloan sharkrich husbandnasty wifescheming wifegreedy wifewife murders husbandcheapskategun death