Town on Trial (1957)
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.
Cast
John Mills
Supt. Mike Halloran
Charles Coburn
Dr. John Fenner
Barbara Bates
Elizabeth Fenner
Derek Farr
Mark Roper
Alec McCowen
Peter Crowley (as Alec Mc Cowen)
Fay Compton
Mrs. Crowley
Geoffrey Keen
Charles Dixon
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
Oscar Quitak
David
Totti Truman Taylor
Mrs. Gerrard
Grace Arnold
Club Committee Woman
Elizabeth Seal
'Fiona' / Fiona Dixon
Dandy Nichols
Mrs Wilson (uncredited)Recommendations
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