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For Them That Trespass

1949-04-21 Drama 1hr 35m

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.

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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.

  • Released
    1949-04-21
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 35m
  • Genre
    Drama, Crime
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
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  • Production
    Associated British Picture Corporation

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Cast

Richard Todd

Richard Todd

Herbert Edward Logan
Stephen Murray

Stephen Murray

Christopher Drew
Vida Hope

Vida Hope

Olive Mockson
Rosalyn Boulter

Rosalyn Boulter

Frankie Ketchen
James Hayter

James Hayter

John Craigie 'Jocko' Glenn
Harry Fowler

Harry Fowler

Dave, Rosie's friend
George Hayes

George Hayes

The Mad Artist
Michael Brennan

Michael Brennan

Det. Insp. Benstead
Joan Dowling

Joan Dowling

Gracie, Rosie's friend
Michael Medwin

Michael Medwin

Len, Herbie's bar pal
Irene Handl

Irene Handl

Inn Proprietress
John Salew

John Salew

Prosecutor Ainsley
John Salew

John Salew

Defense Counsel Sir Huntley
Mary Merrall

Mary Merrall

Mrs. Drew
George Curzon

George Curzon

Clark Hall
Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming

First Prison Warden
Edward Lexy

Edward Lexy

Second Prison Warden
Helen Cherry

Helen Cherry

Mary Drew
Valentine Dyall

Valentine Dyall

Toastmaster at Drew Party
Ernest Butcher

Ernest Butcher

uncredited
Susanne Gibbs

Susanne Gibbs

uncredited
Cameron Hall

Cameron Hall

uncredited
David Keir

David Keir

uncredited
Charles Paton

Charles Paton

uncredited
Leonard Sharp

Leonard Sharp

uncredited
Alan Wheatley

Alan Wheatley

uncredited

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-07-09

Stephen Murray is the aspiring writer "Christy" who decides that he needs to leave his cosseted life with his family, and get some experienc... read more

Stephen Murray is the aspiring writer "Christy" who decides that he needs to leave his cosseted life with his family, and get some experience of real life. To that end, he starts frequenting working men's pubs where he alights on "Frankie" (Rosalyn Boulter). She's quite a lively girl, with plenty of other "men friends" including "Herb" (Richard Todd) and "Jim" (Michael Laurence), the latter gent doesn't take kindly to her sharing her attentions around. On one evening, when he arrives at her flat only to find an escaping man scarpering down the back alley, things turn tragic and "Herb" is soon stitched up for the crime. We know who the real perpetrator is, and we know that "Christy" also knows, but he chooses to watch events unfold for "creative purposes"! Spool on fifteen years and "Herb" is out, and looking for answers... None of the performances are really distinguishing - indeed, there are some pretty dodgy Scots accents around, but the overall consistency amongst the cast and the well paced, solid, direction from (Alberto) Cavalcanti keep this moving along quickly. There's an effective contribution from George Hayes as the "Mad Artist" who has taken over the home of the victim - a role he plays, briefly, with some skill. With a better cast, it might have been a better film - but as it is, these folks do a better than decent job.

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A Review by CinemaSerf

Stephen Murray is the aspiring writer "Christy" who decides that he needs to leave his cosseted life with his family, and get some experience of real life. To that end, he starts frequenting working men's pubs where he alights on "Frankie" ...

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2022-07-09

Stephen Murray is the aspiring writer "Christy" who decides that he needs to leave his cosseted life with his family, and get some experience of real life. To that end, he starts frequenting working m...

read more