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Town on Trial

Town on Trial

# The Secrets and Scandals of a Whole Town Shocked Into the Open...As the Nylon-Stocking Killer Runs Amok!
Mystery   Crime
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1957-08-01
⌚ Running Time: 95 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.7

Beloved Cast

John Mills original image
Supt. Mike Halloran
John Mills
Charles Coburn original image
Dr. John Fenner
Charles Coburn
Barbara Bates original image
Elizabeth Fenner
Barbara Bates
Derek Farr original image
Mark Roper
Derek Farr
Alec McCowen original image
Peter Crowley (as Alec Mc Cowen)
Alec McCowen
Fay Compton original image
Mrs. Crowley
Fay Compton
Geoffrey Keen original image
Charles Dixon
Geoffrey Keen
Margaretta Scott original image
Helen Dixon
Margaretta Scott
Meredith Edwards original image
Police Sgt. Rogers
Meredith Edwards
Harry Locke original image
Police Sgt. Beale
Harry Locke
Raymond Huntley original image
Dr. Reese
Raymond Huntley
Harry Fowler original image
Leslie (Bandleader)
Harry Fowler
Maureen Connell original image
Mary Roper
Maureen Connell
Magda Miller original image
Molly Stevens
Magda Miller
Newton Blick original image
Asst. Commissioner Beckett
Newton Blick
Oscar Quitak original image
David
Oscar Quitak
Totti Truman Taylor original image
Mrs. Gerrard
Totti Truman Taylor
Grace Arnold original image
Club Committee Woman
Grace Arnold
Elizabeth Seal original image
'Fiona' / Fiona Dixon
Elizabeth Seal

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