The manager of a halfway house for female ex-cons takes action when a blackmailer threatens to expose her secret.The manager of a halfway house for female ex-cons takes action when a blackmailer threatens to expose her secret.The manager of a halfway house for female ex-cons takes action when a blackmailer threatens to expose her secret.
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Miss Cassell: There wasn't another con-man in the same street with him. He had the surest eye for a mug I've ever known. What a combination we made - my looks and his charm.
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A well acted and unusual crime story
This is definitely one of my favourite British B-movies of the 1960's. A subtle crime film and definitely not in the Edgar Wallace/Butcher's mould-i.e. nobody gets hit over the head. Made by the Theatrecraft production company, it was shown in 1961 on the Odeon Cinema circuit to accompany "A Taste of Honey." The film barely steps out of the studio but at the beginning of the film the action takes place in an actual parade of shops which is fascinating to see. There is a hardware shop, a jewellers, a grocery store (Lyons Maid advert on the door), a chemist and a sweet shop (Platignum pens advert on the door) with a YZ chewing gum machine attached to the wall (I remember these because with every fourth turn of the handle you got a free packet). It would be interesting to find out where this was filmed and to see how much it has changed 49 years on. There is a reference to Bushey in the film but I doubt that this was where the outdoor locations were actually filmed as the film studios were in Twickenham.
Most of the action takes place in an old people's home for gentle lady folk who are not all that they seem. The relationship between the old ladies is very well portrayed as you can just imagine the bickering going on in real life. Early on in the film there are some good scenes set in the kitchen which are slightly reminiscent of those in "Small Hotel" and a great line about it being "ten years since poor old Dan took a 9 o'clock walk" (i.e. he was hanged). There are some top class performances from Nora Nicolson who has some marvellous comic moments and Ruth Dunning as the owner of the establishment is totally believable in her role. Nice to see the strikingly beautiful Joanna Dunham in her first featured role.
I won't spoil the film by giving away any of the plot. It is a hard film to find and has not been shown on television to my knowledge since 2002. There are some inconsistencies in the film but this is to be expected bearing in mind that it probably cost only about £20k to make and was probably wrapped up in about 3 weeks as studio time cost money. I would recommend this film as an addition to anyone's collection of 59 minute British B-movies. An unusual story which is beautifully acted and directed.
Most of the action takes place in an old people's home for gentle lady folk who are not all that they seem. The relationship between the old ladies is very well portrayed as you can just imagine the bickering going on in real life. Early on in the film there are some good scenes set in the kitchen which are slightly reminiscent of those in "Small Hotel" and a great line about it being "ten years since poor old Dan took a 9 o'clock walk" (i.e. he was hanged). There are some top class performances from Nora Nicolson who has some marvellous comic moments and Ruth Dunning as the owner of the establishment is totally believable in her role. Nice to see the strikingly beautiful Joanna Dunham in her first featured role.
I won't spoil the film by giving away any of the plot. It is a hard film to find and has not been shown on television to my knowledge since 2002. There are some inconsistencies in the film but this is to be expected bearing in mind that it probably cost only about £20k to make and was probably wrapped up in about 3 weeks as studio time cost money. I would recommend this film as an addition to anyone's collection of 59 minute British B-movies. An unusual story which is beautifully acted and directed.
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- Oct 16, 2010
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