Burnt Evidence
Burnt Evidence is a 1954 British thriller film[2][3] directed by Daniel Birt and starring Jane Hylton, Duncan Lamont and Donald Gray.[4] The film was produced by Ronald Kinnoch for Act Films Ltd.[5]
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Directed by | Daniel Birt |
Screenplay by | Ted Willis |
Based on | original story Burn the Evidence by Percy Hoskins |
Produced by | Ronald Kinnoch |
Starring | Jane Hylton Duncan Lamont Meredith Edwards Donald Gray |
Cinematography | Jo Jago |
Edited by | W.J. Lewthwaite |
Production company | Act Films Ltd |
Distributed by | Monarch Film Corporation (world distribution) |
Release date | 1954 |
Running time | 61 minutes[1] |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Plot
Diana Taylor is considering leaving her husband, Jack, who has been trying but failing to build his own business as a builder/decorator. Her suitor, Jimmy Thompson, is Jack's army friend.
Jack deduces the relationship and, when Jimmy comes to Jack's business to discuss the situation, a fight ensues. A gun is produced and one of them is killed, but a subsequent fire makes it difficult to determine which man has died. While the police search for the survivor, Diana struggles with her feelings.
Cast
- Jane Hylton - Diana Taylor
- Duncan Lamont - Jack Taylor
- Donald Gray - Jimmy Thompson
- Meredith Edwards - Bob Edwards
- Cyril Smith - Alf Quinney
- Irene Handl - Mrs. Raymond
- Hugo Schuster - Hartl
- Kynaston Reeves - Pathologist
- Hugh Moxey - Assistant Commissioner
Critical reception
TV Guide called it a "Routine thriller";[6] while Sky Cinema called it a "Relentlessly sombre thriller."[7]
References
- http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/burnt-evidence-1970
- "Burnt Evidence".
- "Burnt Evidence". www.sky.com. Archived from the original on 28 June 2018.
- BFI.org
- Action! Fifty Years in the Life of a Union. Published: 1983 (UK). Publisher: ACTT. ISBN 0 9508993 0 5. ACT Films Limited - Ralph Bond p81 (producer listed as Ronald Kinnoch)
- "Burnt Evidence".
- "Burnt Evidence". www.sky.com. Archived from the original on 28 June 2018.