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6 September 1948 (Sweden) morePlot:
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entertaining in its way moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Rex Harrison | ... | Matt Denant | |
| Peggy Cummins | ... | Dora Winton | |
| William Hartnell | ... | Inspector Harris | |
| Norman Wooland | ... | Minister | |
| Jill Esmond | ... | Grace Winton | |
| Frederick Piper | ... | Brownie - convict | |
| Marjorie Rhodes | ... | Mrs. Pinkem | |
| Betty Ann Davies | ... | Girl in Park | |
| Cyril Cusack | ... | Rodgers | |
| John Slater | ... | Salesman | |
| Frank Pettingell | ... | Constable Beames | |
| Michael Golden | ... | Detective Penter | |
| Frederick Leister | ... | Judge | |
| Walter Hudd | ... | Defense Counsel | |
| Maurice Denham | ... | Crown Counsel |
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78 minCountry:
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William Hartnell (Inspector Harris) and Patrick Troughton (Shepherd) would both later achieve widespread fame for playing the Doctor in "Doctor Who" (1963). Hartnell played the First Doctor from 1963 to 1966 while Troughton played the Second Doctor from 1966 to 1969. moreFAQ
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The acting of the main characters - Harrison, Cummins and Hartnell - are convincing but generally lack a great deal of passion. Everyone behaves pretty much as one would expect. There are many twists and turns in the plot but these are often fairly predictable; one is rarely surprised. The settings - prison, village, moor, country cottage, are just what they're supposed to be, no more, no less. The dialogue is convincing, and also just what you might expect. There is variety of tone and many moments of humour, darker points, philosophical themes regarding justice, honour and life. Generally, the film takes its time making its points, just so you don't miss them. So it rolls along in an amiable manner and is enjoyable to watch; however, it does lack some of the sparkle of the 1930 version.