The October Man (1948)
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Adapted by Eric Ambler from his own novel, The October Man centers around Jim Ackland (played by John Mills), who has been involved in a terrible accident that killed a friend's daughter and has given Ackland a brain injury. Despondent after his release from the hospital, Ackland moves into a hotel, where he meets Molly Newman (Kay Walsh). Molly has a hard time making ends meet, and must fight off the advances of another man who is willing to pay her rent if she will sleep with him. She asks Ackland to loan her money for the rent; he does, but she is found murdered soon after. Ackland is suspected of committing the deed and, due to his mental problems, he doesn't know if he is innocent. With the help of the kindly Jenny (Joan Greenwood), who believes in him, he sets out to clear his name. The October Man was the directorial debut of Roy Ward Baker, who had been an assistant to Alfred Hitchcock. ~ Craig Butler, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Adrianne Allen - Joyce Carden
- Felix Aylmer - Dr. Martin
- George Benson - Mr. Pope
- Joyce Carey - Mrs. Vinton
- Kay Walsh - Molly Newman
- Catherine Lacey - Miss Selby
- Jack Melford - Wilcox
- Ann Wilton - Miss Parsons
- John Salew - Ticket Inspector
- Edward Underdown - Passport Official
- James Hayter - Garage Man
- Juliet Mills - Little Girl
- John Mills - Jim Ackland
- Joan Greenwood - Jenny Carden
- Edward Chapman - Mr. Peachey
- Esme Beringer - Miss Heap
- John Boxer - Troth
- Patrick Holt - Harry
- Frederick Piper - Godby
- Kathleen Boutall - Mrs. Newman
- George Woodbridge - Grey
- Philip Ray - Stebbins
- John Miller - Mr. Newman
- Director(s):
- Roy Ward Baker
- Writer(s):
- Eric Ambler
- Producer(s):
- Eric Ambler
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