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Town on Trial (1957)

NR · 1957-08-01 · 1h 35m · EN
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The Secrets and Scandals of a Whole Town Shocked Into the Open...As the Nylon-Stocking Killer Runs Amok!

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.

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Ken HughesWriterJohn GuillerminDirectorRobert WesterbyWriter

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John MillsJohn MillsSupt. Mike HalloranCharles CoburnCharles CoburnDr. John FennerBarbara BatesBarbara BatesElizabeth FennerDerek FarrDerek FarrMark RoperAlec McCowenAlec McCowenPeter Crowley (as Alec Mc Cowen)Fay ComptonFay ComptonMrs. CrowleyGeoffrey KeenGeoffrey KeenCharles DixonMargaretta ScottMargaretta ScottHelen DixonMeredith EdwardsMeredith EdwardsPolice Sgt. RogersHarry LockeHarry LockePolice Sgt. BealeRaymond HuntleyRaymond HuntleyDr. ReeseHarry FowlerHarry FowlerLeslie (Bandleader)

Keywords

DetectiveMurderInvestigationDoctorSuspicionSuburbWhodunitScotland yard

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Genre affinityDrama · Crime · MysteryTheme affinityDetective · Murder · InvestigationNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference188868Actor preference195869 · 203116 · 333365

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What is Town on Trial about?

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.

How long is Town on Trial?

Town on Trial has a runtime of 95 minutes.