No Trace (1950 film)
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| Directed by | John Gilling |
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| Cinematography | Monty Berman |
| Edited by | Gerald Landau |
| Music by | John Lanchbery |
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| Distributed by | Eros Films (UK) |
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Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
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No Trace is a 1950 British crime film directed by John Gilling and starring Hugh Sinclair, Dinah Sheridan and John Laurie.[1] The working title of the film was Murder by the Book.[1] The screenplay concerns a crime writer who murders a blackmailer, and is then asked to help solve the case by the police.[2]
It was made at Twickenham Studios and on location in London and Buckinghamshire.[3]
Cast
- Hugh Sinclair as Robert Southley
- Dinah Sheridan as Linda
- John Laurie as Inspector MacDougall
- Barry Morse as Sergeant Harrison
- Dora Bryan as Maisie Phelps
- Michael Brennan as Mike Fenton
- Anthony Pendrell as Stevens
- Michael Ward as Clooney
- Ernest Butcher as Fern
- Madoline Thomas as Mrs Green
- Beatrice Varley as Mrs Finch
- Sidney Vivian as Barman
- Hal Osmond as Taxi driver
- Sam Kydd as Mechanic
Critical reception
TV Guide wrote "Though a tightly controlled, well-paced thriller, there are few surprises; the characterizations are well played, and the direction shows a good feel for excitement";[4] while DVD Talk noted "Not a bad film as much as it is merely diverting."[5]
References
- ^ a b "No Trace (1950)". BFI.
- ^ "No Trace (1950) - John Gilling | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie" – via www.allmovie.com.
- ^ "Reelstreets | No Trace". www.reelstreets.com.
- ^ "No Trace | TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
- ^ "British Cinema: Renown Pictures Crime & Noir (Blackout, Bond of Fear, Home To Danger, Meet Mr. Callaghan, No Trace, Recoil)". DVD Talk.
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