A yogi seemingly dies while simulating death and his evil second wife, and her daughter, try to force his daughter into insanity for control of his estate.
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Cast
| Betty Ann Davies | ... |
Bertha Clavering
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| Sheila Burrell | ... |
Janice
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| Sidney James | ... |
Henry Clavering / Hodson
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| Anthony Forwood | ... |
Victor Harrington
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Hazel Penwarden | ... |
Joan Clavering
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| Valentine Dyall | ... |
The Man in Black - Story-Teller
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Courtney Hope | ... |
Mrs. Carter
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Mollie Palmer | ... |
Elsie
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Laurence Baskcomb | ... |
Sandford
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Gerald Case | ... |
Doctor
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David Keir | ... |
Removal Man (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Francis Searle | ||
Written by
| John Dickson Carr | ... | (radio series Appointment with Fear) |
| John Gilling | ... | (screenplay) |
| Francis Searle | ... | (original story) |
Produced by
| Anthony Hinds | ... | producer |
Music by
| Rupert Grayson | ... | (uncredited) |
| Frank Spencer | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Cedric Williams | ||
Editing by
| John Ferris | ||
| Ray Pitt | ... | (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Prudence Sykes | ||
Art Direction by
| Denis Wreford | ||
Makeup Department
| Monica Hustler | ... | hair stylist |
| Philip Leakey | ... | makeup artist (as Phil Leakey) |
Production Management
| Arthur Barnes | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jimmy Sangster | ... | assistant director |
| Jack Causey | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Mick Lyons | ... | construction (uncredited) |
| Tom Money | ... | construction (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Edgar Vetter | ... | sound recordist |
| Percy Britten | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Gordon Everett | ... | sound assistant (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter Bryan | ... | camera operator |
| Neil Binney | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Jack Curtis | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| John Jay | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Harry Oakes | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Michael Reed | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Rupert Grayson | ... | musical director |
| Frank Spencer | ... | musical director |
Script and Continuity Department
| Renée Glynne | ... | continuity (as Renee Glynne) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Exclusive Films (1949) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
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Other Companies
- Jaeger (costumes: housecoat)
Storyline
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Henry Clavering suspects his second wife Bertha is trying to drive his daughter (by his first marriage) insane, to stop her inheriting his money. He decides to use his yoga skills to pretend to be dead, and thereby expose her villainy. Written by Anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Hazel Penwarden receives an "introducing" credit. See more » |