Synopsis
The story of a harbor signalman who retrieves a suitcase full of money after witnessing a murder, fails to report it to the police, and finds himself the object of murderous and mercenary interest.
Key facts
Cast
Robert Newton, Simone Simon, William Hartnell, Marcel Dalio, Margaret Barton, Edward Rigby, Charles Victor, Kathleen Harrison
Original language
English
First release
February 27, 1947 (United Kingdom)
Crew
Screenplay
Frederick Gotfurt, Rodney Ackland, Victor Skutezky
Producer
Victor Skutezky
Cinematography
Otto Heller
Editing
Lito Carruthers
Music
Mischa Spoliansky
Stills
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Festival History
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | February 27, 1947 |
| Theatrical | United States | May 27, 1949 |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) |
Full credits
| Director | Lance Comfort |
| Cast | Robert Newton (Bert Mallinson), Simone Simon (Camelia), William Hartnell (Jim Brown), Marcel Dalio (Insp. Dupré), Margaret Barton (Betty Mallinson), Edward Rigby (Tatem), Charles Victor (George Gowshall), Kathleen Harrison (Mabel Slater), Irene Handl (Ethel Gowshall), Wylie Watson (Fred), Leslie Dwyer (Reg Slater), Edward Lexy (Stationmaster), Dave Crowley (Teddy), John Salew (CID Inspector), George Woodbridge (Joe Frost, the butcher), Kathleen Boutall (Mrs. Frost), Gladys Henson (Mrs. Titmuss) |
| Screenplay | Frederick Gotfurt, Rodney Ackland, Victor Skutezky |
| Producer | Victor Skutezky |
| Cinematography | Otto Heller |
| Editing | Lito Carruthers |
| Music | Mischa Spoliansky |
| Sound | Harry Benson |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
