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For Them That Trespass( 1949)

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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Richard Todd

      Herbert Edward Logan

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      Patricia Plunkett

      Rosie

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      Stephen Murray

      Christopher Drew

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      Michael Laurence

      Jim Heal

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      Vida Hope

      Olive Mockson

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      Rosalyn Boulter

      Frankie Ketchen

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      James Hayter

      John Craigie 'Jocko' Glenn

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      Harry Fowler

      Dave, Rosie's friend

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      George Hayes

      The Mad Artist

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      Michael Brennan

      Det. Insp. Benstead

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      Joan Dowling

      Gracie, Rosie's friend

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      Michael Medwin

      Len, Herbie's bar pal

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      Irene Handl

      Inn Proprietress

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      John Salew

      Prosecutor Ainsley

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      John Salew

      Defense Counsel Sir Huntley

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      Mary Merrall

      Mrs. Drew

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      Frederick Leister

      The Vicar

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      Harcourt Williams

      Judge

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      George Curzon

      Clark Hall

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      Ian Fleming

      First Prison Warden

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      Edward Lexy

      Second Prison Warden

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      Helen Cherry

      Mary Drew

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      Valentine Dyall

      Toastmaster at Drew Party

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      Ernest Butcher

      uncredited

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      Susanne Gibbs

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      Cameron Hall

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      David Keir

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      Charles Lloyd Pack

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      Andreas Malandrinos

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      Charles Paton

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      Kynaston Reeves

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      Johnnie Schofield

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      Leonard Sharp

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      Alan Wheatley

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      Susanne Gibbs

      uncredited

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      Cameron Hall

      uncredited

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      David Keir

      uncredited

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      Charles Lloyd Pack

      uncredited

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      Andreas Malandrinos

      uncredited

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      Charles Paton

      uncredited

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      Kynaston Reeves

      uncredited

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      Johnnie Schofield

      uncredited

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      Leonard Sharp

      uncredited

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      Alan Wheatley

      uncredited

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    Review 1Discussion

    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Sat Jul 09 2022
    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 s...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

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