Town on Trial

Jan 24, 1957

1h 35m

★ 6.5

The Secrets and Scandals of a Whole Town Shocked Into the Open...As the Nylon-Stocking Killer Runs Amok!

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.

Genres

Mystery

Crime

Production Companies

Marksman Productions

Town on Trial Trailers

Cast

Supt. Mike Halloran

John Mills

Dr. John Fenner

Charles Coburn

Elizabeth Fenner

Barbara Bates

Mark Roper

Derek Farr

Peter Crowley (as Alec Mc Cowen)

Alec McCowen

Mrs. Crowley

Fay Compton

Charles Dixon

Geoffrey Keen

Helen Dixon

Margaretta Scott

Police Sgt. Rogers

Meredith Edwards

Police Sgt. Beale

Harry Locke

Dr. Reese

Raymond Huntley

Leslie (Bandleader)

Harry Fowler

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