The read
It runs a compact 1h 4m.
Synopsis
A fateful Stranger's Meeting leads to a maelstrom of crime, deception and murder in this 64-minute British programmer. The beautiful Delphi Lawrence heads a stellar cast, including such reliables as Victor Maddern, Norman Rossington, Conrad Phillips and Reginald Hearne. The plot centers around acrobat Peter Arne, falsely accused of murder. Escaping from the authorities, Arne hides out in a rustic inn, allowing first-time director (and former cinematographer) Robert Day ample opportunity for dark, menacing shadows and sinister underlighting. The genuine murderer is revealed just seconds before the culprit's death. Stranger's Meeting was held back from release until Robert Day's "official" directorial debut, The Green Man, had made the rounds.
Ratings
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Albert ElmsOriginal Music Composer
- Robert DayDirector
Cast
- Peter ArneHarry Belair
- Delphi LawrenceMargot Sanders
- Conrad PhillipsDavid Sanders
- Barbara ArcherRosie Foster
- Victor MaddernWillie Fisher
- David RitchGiovanni
- Doris HareNellie
- John KellyMichael O'Hara
- David LodgeFred
- Norman RossingtonBarrow Boy
- Selma Vaz DiasMagda Mayer
- Lesley NunnerleyMiss Parke