Winston Graham's novel was adapted by Val Valentine, then screenwritten by Launder & Gilliat. Their humour is evident in recurring scenes with insurance investigator Jack Hawkins' infrequent meetings with flirty Greta Gynt. Otherwise, moody tale of art forgery and murder has unexpected twist.
With Arlene Dahl (no connection to Roald), Dennis Price, Violet Farebrother, Geoffrey Keen, Malcolm Keen (yes - his dead), Ian Hunter, Bernard Miles, Christopher Lee (one scene - as a Welsh actor!)
They got their money out of the through-the-windshield night drive to the Manor shot.
It was only OK though.
Music: William Alwyn, photography: Gerald Gibbs.
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