United Kingdom / Jan 22, 1957
The Secrets and Scandals of a Whole Town Shocked Into the Open...As the Nylon-Stocking Killer Runs Amok!
1h 35min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
When an attractive young girl is murdered, suspicion falls on several members of the local tennis club. It falls to Police Inspector Halloran to sort out all the red herrings, and finally after a confrontation at the top of the local church spire, arrest the culprit. Another fascinating look at what life was like in Britain during the 50's.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Margaretta Scott | Helen Dixon |
| Meredith Edwards | Police Sgt. Rogers |
| Harry Locke | Police Sgt. Beale |
| Raymond Huntley | Dr. Reese |
| Harry Fowler | Leslie (Bandleader) |
| Maureen Connell | Mary Roper |
| Magda Miller | Molly Stevens |
| Newton Blick | Asst. Commissioner Beckett |
| Oscar Quitak | David |
| Totti Truman Taylor | Mrs. Gerrard |
| Grace Arnold | Club Committee Woman |
| Elizabeth Seal | 'Fiona' / Fiona Dixon |
| Dandy Nichols | Mrs Wilson (uncredited) |
Genres
MysteryCrime
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Town on Trial |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Marksman Productions |
| Release date | 22 gennaio 1957 |
| Production | Maxwell Setton |
| Writer | Robert Westerby, Ken Hughes |
| Editing | Max Benedict |
| Cinematography | Basil Emmott |
| Assistant directors | John Guillermin |
| Camera operators | Basil Emmott |
| Additional photography | Basil Emmott |
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| Production design | John Elphick |
| Art direction | John Elphick |
| Set decoration | John Elphick |
| Music | Tristram Cary |
| Sound | Tristram Cary |
| Costume design | Bobbie Smith, Eric Carter |
| Makeup | Eric Carter, Bobbie Smith |
| Hairstyling | Bobbie Smith, Eric Carter |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Aug 23, 1957 / NR
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