In 1949, when his former British war buddy is charged with murder, American lawyer Adam Hayward goes to England to see if he can help.In 1949, when his former British war buddy is charged with murder, American lawyer Adam Hayward goes to England to see if he can help.In 1949, when his former British war buddy is charged with murder, American lawyer Adam Hayward goes to England to see if he can help.
- Alex Summerfield, Robert's Sister in Law
- (as Patricia Wayne)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFinal acting role for Robert Montgomery in a theatrical film. He continued with acting roles on TV as well as directing some theatrically released films.
- Quotes
Adam Heyward: Well, I don't know what you call it here, but at home we'd say I was a 'character witness'. A witness as to the prisoner's character, my Lord.
The British Judge: Yes, I see. Let us say rather a witness to the prisoner's reputation.
Adam Heyward: We would say character, sir.
The British Judge: Mr Heywood. It was written long ago by an eminent divine, a man's reputation is what his neighbours think of him. His character is what God knows of him.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000)
He has been accused of killing a stable hand called Lawrence, who implied that he had a fling with Baxter's wife.
While Hayward has no standing in the British courts. He does some sleuthing to track down a female eyewitness. She could testify that Baxter killed Lawrence in self defence.
It is good to see wartime loyalty being repaid. Even when things are tough, Hayward and Baxter remember they survived tougher times.
However too much time is spent on the differences between the English and the American legal system. As well as mannerisms and the the differences in language between both countries.
It all gets too plodding and it never livens up. Even the romance subplot is tepid. It is hard to believe that Montgomery also directed the Philip Marlowe thriller Lady in the Lake.
- Prismark10
- May 11, 2023
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- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1