This film is based on a stage play but doesn't fall into the traps of adaptation. It is neither static not slow moving.
The film was made by the husband and wife team of Walter and Culley Forde. Very rare for a woman to be in such a position in those days.
A very experienced cast is a great help. Felix Aylmer in a very brief role. Martin Clunes father,Alec,plays the convicted murderer. One of my favourites,Gordon Harker,plays the lead role of a bookie trying to clear the convicted murderer before the following mornings execution. Mervyn John's is propped up in his corner giving forth with often inappropriate sayings.
A first class thriller.
The film was made by the husband and wife team of Walter and Culley Forde. Very rare for a woman to be in such a position in those days.
A very experienced cast is a great help. Felix Aylmer in a very brief role. Martin Clunes father,Alec,plays the convicted murderer. One of my favourites,Gordon Harker,plays the lead role of a bookie trying to clear the convicted murderer before the following mornings execution. Mervyn John's is propped up in his corner giving forth with often inappropriate sayings.
A first class thriller.