'The Third Visitor' has what appears to be a rambling plot but the loose threads are all tied up very neatly at the end. A man of dubious reputation is murdered. Who killed him? And why was he killed? Inspector Mallory tries to investigate but things are not what they seem with the two couples who have most of the screen time. Based on a play by Gerald Anstruther and directed plainly by the veteran Maurice Elvey it may be low budget and having a small cast in a few sets but it is worth watching until the satisfactory conclusion.
Sonia Dresdel and Colin Gordon play the Millingtons and Eleanor Summerfield and Hubert Gregg are the Kurtons. Dresdel and Gordon are excellent with the witty dialogue. Colin Gordon was usually seen in stern and serious roles but here he is more light hearted and is a revelation. Reliable Guy Middleton is the inspector and Michael Martin Harvey is quietly moving as the befuddled Hewson.
A fine mystery story that fills its 85 minutes well.
Sonia Dresdel and Colin Gordon play the Millingtons and Eleanor Summerfield and Hubert Gregg are the Kurtons. Dresdel and Gordon are excellent with the witty dialogue. Colin Gordon was usually seen in stern and serious roles but here he is more light hearted and is a revelation. Reliable Guy Middleton is the inspector and Michael Martin Harvey is quietly moving as the befuddled Hewson.
A fine mystery story that fills its 85 minutes well.