23 Apr 2021
The Dangerous Type
Diane, a mechanic in a small midwestern town, would do anything to leave her boring life behind.
Now and Forever
A rich young society girl falls in love with a car mechanic. Her family is appalled and stops her seeing him. The girl attempts to commit suicide and then decides to elope.
Top Billed Cast
Janette Scott Janette Grant
Vernon Gray Mike Pritchard
Kay Walsh Miss Muir
Jack Warner Mr. J. Pritchard
Pamela Brown Mrs. Grant
Charles Victor Farmer Gilbert
Marjorie Rhodes Farmer's Wife Aggie
Ronald Squire Waiter
Wilfrid Lawson Gossage
Sonia Dresdel Miss Fox
David Kossoff Pawnbroker
Moultrie Kelsall Doctor
Guy Middleton Hector
Henry Hewitt Jeweller
Jean Patterson Rachel
Harold Goodwin Lorry Driver (uncredited)
Thora Hird Maggie the Maid (uncredited)
Hattie Jacques Woman in Sports Car with Dog (uncredited)
Carol White Girl (uncredited)
Brian Wilde Policeman (uncredited)
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