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Mine Own Executioner (1947)

APPROVED 108 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   22 November 1947 (UK)
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Pretty Molly Lucian enlists the reluctant aid of psychologist Felix Milne in treating her potentially homicidal husband Adam... See full summary »

Director:

Anthony Kimmins

Writers:

Nigel Balchin (novel), Nigel Balchin (screenplay)

Stars:

Burgess Meredith, Dulcie Gray and Michael Shepley
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Burgess Meredith ...
Dulcie Gray Dulcie Gray ...
Patricia Milne
Michael Shepley ...
Peter Edge
Christine Norden Christine Norden ...
Barbara 'Babs' Edge
Kieron Moore Kieron Moore ...
Adam Lucian
Barbara White Barbara White ...
Molly Sinclair Lucian
Walter Fitzgerald Walter Fitzgerald ...
Dr. Norris Pile
Edgar Norfolk Edgar Norfolk ...
Sir George Freethorne
John Laurie John Laurie ...
Dr. James Garsten
Martin Miller Martin Miller ...
Dr. Hans Tautz
Clive Morton Clive Morton ...
Robert Paston
Joss Ambler Joss Ambler ...
Julian Briant
Jack Raine Jack Raine ...
Inspector Pierce
Laurence Hanray Laurence Hanray ...
Dr. Lefage
Helen Haye Helen Haye ...
Lady Maresfield
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Pretty Molly Lucian enlists the reluctant aid of psychologist Felix Milne in treating her potentially homicidal husband Adam, who refuses to see a "real" psychiatrist. Traumatized in a Japanese prison camp, Adam proves to be on the verge of severe schizophrenia. In his risky struggle to help Adam, Felix finds his none-too-functional home life deteriorating, and is unable to help himself as he helps others. The situation rushes headlong to a suspenseful climax... Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Psychology | Post Traumatic Stress | British Noir | Post World War Two | British  | See more »

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Drama | Thriller

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Tödliches Geheimnis See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

London Film Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Christine Norden replaced Rosalyn Boulter after an intervention by Burgess Meredith's wife Paulette Goddard, who decided that Boulter wasn't sexy enough. See more »

Quotes

Barbara Edge: There's nothing worse than a man who makes you take off your self-respect, and keep your clothes on.
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Connections

References The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) See more »

Soundtracks

"Rock-A-Bye Baby"
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Traditional nursery rhyme
Heard when Lucian is walking home See more »