The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
In Victorian Brighton, a scheming pub landlady uses the timorous son of a domineering pharmacist to assist in the poisoning of her drunkard husband. (The title is from the way pharmacists used to wrap parcels containing poison.)
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
20 audience votes
Key crew
- Diana MorganWriter
- Robert HamerDirector
Cast
- Mervyn JohnsEdward Sutton
- Googie WithersPearl Bond
- Gordon JacksonDavid Sutton
- Garry MarshJoe Bond
- Jean IrelandVictoria Sutton
- Sally Ann HowesPeggy Sutton
- Mary MerrallEllen Sutton
- Catherine LaceyMiss Porter
- Frederick PiperDr. Pepper
- Colin SimpsonJames Sutton
- David WalbridgeNicholas Sutton
- John CarolDan Powell
Stills
Themes
victorian england