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Yield to the Night

  • 19561956
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 39m
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7.1/10
1.2K
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Yield to the Night (1956)
CrimeDrama
A young woman who'd been abused and taken advantage of by the men in her life, finally finds a man she feels truly loves her. When she finds out otherwise, and had been cheating on her, she ... Read allA young woman who'd been abused and taken advantage of by the men in her life, finally finds a man she feels truly loves her. When she finds out otherwise, and had been cheating on her, she snaps. She finds and kills her boyfriend's mistress, and is subsequently sentenced to deat... Read allA young woman who'd been abused and taken advantage of by the men in her life, finally finds a man she feels truly loves her. When she finds out otherwise, and had been cheating on her, she snaps. She finds and kills her boyfriend's mistress, and is subsequently sentenced to death. Partially based on the real life of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to have been executed in... Read all
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  • Director
    • J. Lee Thompson
  • Writers
    • Joan Henry(based on the book by)
    • John Cresswell(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Diana Dors
    • Yvonne Mitchell
    • Michael Craig
  • Director
    • J. Lee Thompson
  • Writers
    • Joan Henry(based on the book by)
    • John Cresswell(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Diana Dors
    • Yvonne Mitchell
    • Michael Craig
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    • 30User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 3 BAFTA Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Diana Dors and Yvonne Mitchell in Yield to the Night (1956)
    Diana Dors and Yvonne Mitchell in Yield to the Night (1956)
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    Diana Dors
    Diana Dors
    • Mary Hilton
    Yvonne Mitchell
    Yvonne Mitchell
    • MacFarlane
    Michael Craig
    Michael Craig
    • Jim Lancaster
    Marie Ney
    • Governor
    Geoffrey Keen
    Geoffrey Keen
    • Chaplain
    Liam Redmond
    Liam Redmond
    • Doctor
    Olga Lindo
    Olga Lindo
    • Hill
    Joan Miller
    • Barker
    Marjorie Rhodes
    • Brandon
    Molly Urquhart
    • Mason
    Mary Mackenzie
    • Maxwell
    • (as Mary MacKenzie/Mary Mackenzie)
    Harry Locke
    • Fred
    Michael Ripper
    Michael Ripper
    • Roy
    Joyce Blair
    Joyce Blair
    • Doris
    Charles Clay
    • Bob
    Athene Seyler
    Athene Seyler
    • Miss Bligh
    Peggy Livesey
    • Nursing Sister
    Mona Washbourne
    Mona Washbourne
    • Mrs. Thomas
    • Director
      • J. Lee Thompson
    • Writers
      • Joan Henry(based on the book by) (screenplay)
      • John Cresswell(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Director J. Lee Thompson was married to the writer of the book this film is based on, Joan Henry. They met whilst Thompson was filming Parempikin päivä koittaa (1954) which was also based on a novel by Joan Henry.
    • Goofs
      In the newspaper article about the coroner's inquest, the second sentence is cut off in the middle of a word and below that another paragraph begins on a completely different story.
    • Quotes

      Hill: Hilton, I've been a prison officer for 25 years and believe me I'm right when I tell you that if you accept your punishment, don't fight it, you'll find it far easier to bear.

    • Connections
      Featured in Empire of the Censors (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      The Very Thought Of You
      (uncredited)

      Written by Ray Noble

    User reviews30

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    8/10
    A performance of excellence
    I just watched this film again after some years and felt very sad and upset at the fate of Mary Hilton. Diana Dors gave a performance of true excellence and power. The setting within the prison cell with the female wardens as supporting players is stark and yet sympathetic . Diana gave a compelling performance and so well were in supported by the rest of the cast especially Yvonne Mitchell and Olga Lindo. I was so very impressed by the entire film. It was a shame that Dors was ignored by the Academy but I suppose in the 50s non-American actresses were not considered as the films were mainly "art house" films. Enjoyed the whole experience.
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    • jacques-c-simon
    • Jul 19, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 18, 1956 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Blonde Sinner
    • Filming locations
      • Associated British Studios, Elstree, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Associated British Picture Corporation (ABPC)
      • Kenneth Harper Production
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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