The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
In a French coastal town, Det. Dermot Kinross is inspecting the murder of antiques dealer Maurice Lawes, and the evidence points to Lawes's son, Toby -- and especially to Toby's bride-to-be, Eve Atwood. Eve's ex-husband, Ned, had his eyes set on something Lawes possessed.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Compton BennettDirector
- Compton BennettScreenplay
- Stanley BlackOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Phyllis KirkEve Atwood
- Dan O'HerlihyDermot Kinross
- Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteSir Maurice Lawes
- Petula ClarkJanice Lawes
- Jack WatlingToby Lawes
- William FranklynNed Atwood
- Margaret WithersLady Helena Lawes
- Guido LorrainePrefect Aristide Goron
- Jacques CeyBusson
- Andre CharisseGaston
- Robert RaikesBill Morris
- Tita DaneMarie
Stills
Themes
british high societycocktail bar setting