Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Flora Robson | ... | Mary Rider | |
Robert Newton | ... | Sam Hurrin | |
Ann Todd | ... | Ann Rider | |
Geoffrey Toone | ... | David | |
Reginald Tate | ... | Rev. Rider | |
Belle Chrystall | ... | Sucal Hurrin | |
Edward Chapman | ... | Len Griffin | |
Edward Rigby | ... | Badham | |
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Athole Stewart | ... | Colonel Cashelton |
Mary Hinton | ... | Mrs. Cashelton | |
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Cyril Chamberlain | ... | Peter Cashelton |
Catherine Lacey | ... | Connie Fateley | |
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Wally Patch | ... | Mr. Suggs |
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Ella Retford | ... | Mrs. Suggs |
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Jean Clyde | ... | Mrs. Griffin |
A small, sedate British village is shocked when its residents begin receiving hate-filled diatribes, known as "poison pen letters".
A gripping melodrama with an excellent cast. Though I began to have an inkling of the denouement toward the end, it was still an exciting film.
Great performances by all. Happy to see Flora Robson in another great film and Robert Newton and Ann Todd are always wonderful to see.
The story has pathos, romance, and melodrama. At the end of the film we are truly affected by the story of malice and its outcome as the Vicar attempts to calm the congregation and restore peace within the community.
As a big fan of British films of the 30's through the 50's, it was really fun to see all the familiar names at the beginning. The supporting actors and actresses are icing on the cake!