For Them That Trespass (1949)
In this drama, a frustrated upper-class writer decides that he will find real inspiration by examining his subjects first-hand. This leads him to begin wandering about the seamiest side of town where he witnesses a murder. When an innocent man is arrested, the writer refuses to assist him as the knowledge that he has been "slumming" could destroy his career. The young man is sentenced to 15 years in prison. Upon his release, he hears his own story in a radio drama written by the author. This enables the ex-con to get the necessary evidence to clear his name. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Stephen Murray, Richard Todd, (more)
- Director(s):
- Alberto Cavalcanti
Synopsis of For Them That Trespass
In this drama, a frustrated upper-class writer decides that he will find real inspiration by examining his subjects first-hand. This leads him to begin wandering about the seamiest side of town where he witnesses a murder. When an innocent man is arrested, the writer refuses to assist him as the knowledge that he has been "slumming" could destroy his career. The young man is sentenced to 15 years in prison. Upon his release, he hears his own story in a radio drama written by the author. This enables the ex-con to get the necessary evidence to clear his name. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of For Them That Trespass
- Stephen Murray - Christopher Drew
- Patricia Plunkett - Rosie
- Michael Laurence - Jim Heal
- Vida Hope - Olive Mockson
- Michael Medwin - Len Stevens
- Robert Harris - Counsel for defense
- Harry Fowler - Dave
- Michael Brennan
- Harcourt Williams - Judge
- Edward Lexy
- George "Gabby" Hayes
- Valentine Dyall - Sir Archibald
- Richard Todd - Herb Logan
- Rosalyn Boulter - Frankie
- Mary Merrall - Mrs. Drew
- Frederick Leister - Vicar Mannersley
- John Salew - Public prosecutor
- Joan Dowling - Gracie
- Irene Handl - Mrs. Sams
- Kynaston Reeves
- Helen Cherry - Mary Drew
- James Hayter - Jocko
- Ian Fleming
- George Curzon - Clark Hall
- Director(s):
- Alberto Cavalcanti
- Writer(s):
- J. Lee Thompson, William Douglas Home, John Lee-Thompson
- Producer(s):
- Victor Skutezky
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