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Town on Trial (1957)

Movie ★ 6.5 95 min

Mystery Crime

When an attractive young girl is murdered, suspicion falls on several members of the local tennis club. It falls to Police Inspector Halloran to sort out all the red herrings, and finally after a confrontation at the top of the local church spire, arrest the culprit. Another fascinating look at what life was like in Britain during the 50's.

John Guillermin Director Robert Westerby Writer Ken Hughes Writer

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Quick facts

Released
January 22, 1957
Runtime
95 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0049872
Language
Studio
Marksman Productions

Themes

Cast

John Mills John Mills Supt. Mike Halloran Charles Coburn Charles Coburn Dr. John Fenner Barbara Bates Barbara Bates Elizabeth Fenner Derek Farr Derek Farr Mark Roper Alec McCowen Alec McCowen Peter Crowley (as Alec Mc Cowen) Fay Compton Fay Compton Mrs. Crowley Geoffrey Keen Geoffrey Keen Charles Dixon Margaretta Scott Margaretta Scott Helen Dixon Meredith Edwards Meredith Edwards Police Sgt. Rogers Harry Locke Harry Locke Police Sgt. Beale Raymond Huntley Raymond Huntley Dr. Reese Harry Fowler Harry Fowler Leslie (Bandleader) Maureen Connell Maureen Connell Mary Roper Magda Miller Magda Miller Molly Stevens Newton Blick Asst. Commissioner Beckett Oscar Quitak Oscar Quitak David Totti Truman Taylor Totti Truman Taylor Mrs. Gerrard Grace Arnold Grace Arnold Club Committee Woman

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Frequently asked questions

What is Town on Trial about?
When an attractive young girl is murdered, suspicion falls on several members of the local tennis club. It falls to Police Inspector Halloran to sort out all the red herrings, and finally after a confrontation at the top of the local church spire, arrest the culprit. Another fascinating look at what life was like in Britain during the 50's.
Who directed Town on Trial?
Town on Trial was directed by John Guillermin.
Who stars in Town on Trial?
Town on Trial stars John Mills, Charles Coburn, Barbara Bates, Derek Farr.
When was Town on Trial released?
Town on Trial is a 1957 mystery, crime film.
Where can I watch Town on Trial?
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