01 Mar 1948
Escape
A convict sentenced to three years for killing a detective escapes and goes on the lam, aided by a local girl.
Cast a Dark Shadow
No woman could resist his sinister charm!
Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don't go according to plan, Teddy sets his sights on a new victim: wealthy widow Freda Jeffries. Unfortunately for the unscrupulous criminal, Freda is much more guarded and sassy than his last wife, making separating her from her money considerably more challenging.
Top Billed Cast
Dirk Bogarde Edward "Teddy" Bare
Margaret Lockwood Freda Jeffries
Kay Walsh Charlotte Young
Kathleen Harrison Emmie
Robert Flemyng Phillip Mortimer
Mona Washbourne Monica Bare
Philip Stainton Charlie Mann
Walter Hudd Coroner
Lita Roza Singer
Myrtle Reed Waitress (Uncredited)
Joe Wadham Ballroom Dancer (Uncredited)
Guy Standeven Brighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)
Victor Harrington Brighton Tea Shop Customer (Uncredited)
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