Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > Town on Trial (1957)

Town on Trial (1957) More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 1 | slideshow)

Overview

User Rating:
6.1/10   70 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 31% in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Director:
John Guillermin
Writers:
Ken Hughes (writer)
Robert Westerby (writer)
Contact:
View company contact information for Town on Trial on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
August 1957 (USA) more
Genre:
Mystery more
Tagline:
The Secrets and Scandals of a Whole Town Shocked Into the Open...As the Nylon-Stocking Killer Runs Amok!
Plot:
When an attractive young girl is murdered, suspicion falls on several members of the local tennis club... more | add synopsis
User Comments:
Clumsy plotting, but some outstanding scenes more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Charles Coburn ... Dr. John Fenner

John Mills ... Supt. Mike Halloran
Barbara Bates ... Elizabeth Fenner
Derek Farr ... Mark Roper
Alec McCowen ... Peter Crowley
Elizabeth Seal ... Fiona Dixon
Geoffrey Keen ... Mr. Dixon
Margaretta Scott ... Helen Dixon
Fay Compton ... Mrs. Crowley
Meredith Edwards ... Sgt. Rogers
Harry Locke ... Sgt. Beale
Maureen Connell ... Mary Roper
Magda Miller ... Molly Stevens
David Quitak ... David
Dandy Nichols ... Mrs. Wilson
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
95 min
Country:
UK
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:A

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
3 out of 5 people found the following comment useful:-
Clumsy plotting, but some outstanding scenes, 31 January 2005
4/10
Author: philk-4 from London (UK)

I come out somewhere between these two last verdicts. The plot had more holes than a chunk of gruyere, motivations I'd agree were distinctly shaky, and chemistry between Mills and Barbara Bates as the girl he falls for was notably lacking. (Love scenes have never exactly been Johnny Mills's forte, have they?) But as so often with British films of this vintage, the portrayal of a particular era and social milieu is fascinating, and the supporting performances include some gems. I liked Derek Farr's increasingly sweaty reactions as the bogus ex-officer running the social club as his own little harem; initially loathsome, but gradually becoming a pitiable figure as his carefully-constructed social persona crumbles about his ears. And Elizabeth Seal turns in a tour de force as the respectable mayor's daughter going determinedly to the bad. Her spirited, bottom-wiggling solo dance at the club was utterly wonderful.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Town on Trial (1957)

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Hot Fuzz Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage The 39 Steps I Wake Up Screaming A Shot in the Dark
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Mystery section IMDb UK section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.