Turn the Key Softly (1953)

After three women are released from prison, we follow them for their first day of freedom.

Director:

Jack Lee

Writers:

John Brophy (novel), Maurice Cowan,

Stars:

Yvonne Mitchell, Terence Morgan, Joan Collins

Cast

Credited cast:
Yvonne Mitchell	...	Monica Marsden
Terence Morgan	...	David
Joan Collins	...	Stella Jarvis
Kathleen Harrison	...	Granny Quilliam
Thora Hird	...	Mrs. Rowan, landlady
Dorothy Alison	...	Joan
Glyn Houston	...	Bob
Geoffrey Keen	...	Mr. Gregory
Russell Waters	...	George Jenkins
Clive Morton	...	Walters
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Richard Massingham	...	Bystander

Storyline

After three women are released from prison, we follow them for their first day of freedom.

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Plot Keywords:

prison | jail | female prisoner | jail cell | women's prison | 

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Taglines:

An Intimate Study in Passion and Suspense...!

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 February 1954 (USA)

Also Known As:

Amartolo parelthon

Filming Locations:

Portland Road, Notting Hill, London, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Maurice Cowan Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in The Secret History of Our Streets: Portland Road (2012)

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Soundtracks

"Plaisir d'amour"
(uncredited)
Written by Johann Martini
Arranged by Mischa Spoliansky

User Reviews

Clasic B & W british B picture Drama

The full gamut of life in the london of the fifties. Humor and pathos in that delicate british mix that the studios of the day excelled at. The characters are well portrayed particully that played by Kathleen Harrison. A simple tale of three women - released on the same day and time from prison - of vastly different backgrounds, the film basicly revoloves around a dinner engagment proposed and payed for by Yvonne Mitchel. The events prior and post this dinner comprise the body of the film