The read
It runs a compact 1h 9m.
Synopsis
Unsuccessful writer Aylmer Franklyn takes the chance to change identities after he discovers a corpse. However, he soon finds himself accused of the murder of a maid at a near-by boarding house.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Harold FrenchDirector
- Victor KendallScreenplay
- Vernon ClanceyScreenplay
- Harry HughesScreenplay
Cast
- Robert NewtonAylmer Franklyn
- Betty LynneNina
- John WarwickGoddard
- Peter GawthorneConray
- Merle TottenhamGladys
- John TurnbullInspector Roberts
- Aubrey MallalieuCoroner
- Kynaston ReevesJames Franklin
- Googie WithersCast
- Winifred OughtonMrs. Blagden - Landlady
- Cyril ChamberlainGeorge Franklin
- Charles MortimerUndetermined Secondary Role
Stills
Themes
film noirwriter