Town on Trial

Town on Trial (1957)

24/01/1957
Mystery, Crime
1h 35m

The Secrets and Scandals of a Whole Town Shocked Into the Open...As the Nylon-Stocking Killer Runs Amok!

Overview

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.

  • John GuillerminDirector
  • Robert WesterbyWriter
  • Ken HughesWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • detective
  • scotland yard
  • investigation
  • suspicion
  • murder
  • whodunit
  • doctor
  • suburb

Top Billed Cast

John Mills

John Mills

Supt. Mike Halloran

Charles Coburn

Charles Coburn

Dr. John Fenner

Barbara Bates

Barbara Bates

Elizabeth Fenner

Derek Farr

Derek Farr

Mark Roper

Alec McCowen

Alec McCowen

Peter Crowley (as Alec Mc Cowen)

Fay Compton

Fay Compton

Mrs. Crowley

Geoffrey Keen

Geoffrey Keen

Charles Dixon

Margaretta Scott

Margaretta Scott

Helen Dixon

Meredith Edwards

Meredith Edwards

Police Sgt. Rogers

Harry Locke

Harry Locke

Police Sgt. Beale

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