Written and produced by Eric Ambler (from his novel), with a fine score by William Alwyn, and inky black photography from Erwin Hillier, this is no slouch, as Johnny Mills has head problems following a crash, and is investigated for murder of hotel neighbour Kay Walsh (though it's fairly obvious to all it's Edward Chapman what done it).
Catherine Lacey (the 'nun' in The Lady Vanishes) is the hotel manager, also peopled by people like Joyce Carey and Esme Beringer; Joan Greenwood is his girlfriend; with Felix Aylmer, Frederick Piper, James Hayter, Juliet Mills.
So worth watching for the combined talent on offer. Johnny's hair is rather cool.
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