The read
It runs a compact 1h 12m.
Synopsis
A plastic surgeon changes the face of a female convict to match that of the beautiful woman who broke his heart and left him. He marries the convict but trouble starts when his true love returns.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
31 audience votes
Key crew
- Terence FisherDirector
- Malcolm ArnoldOriginal Music Composer
- Martin BerkeleyScreenplay
- Richard H. LandauScreenplay
Cast
- Paul HenreidDr. Philip Ritter
- Lizabeth ScottAlice Brent / Lily Conover
- André MorellDavid
- Mary MackenzieLily Conover, before surgery
- John WoodDr. John 'Jack' Wilson
- Susan StephenBetty
- Arnold RidleyDr. Russell
- Diana BeaumontMay
- Cyril SmithAlf Bixby, Innkeeper
- Terence O'ReganPete Snipe
- Russell NapierDet. Cutler
- Ambrosine PhillpottsMiss Patten - Fur Department Clerk
Stills
Themes
film noirmad doctorb moviedoctorfacial scarplastic surgeonbritish noirdoctor patient relationshipfemale convictconcert pianistfacial reconstruction