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When Leonard Vole is arrested for the sensational murder of a rich, middle-aged widow, the famous Sir Wilfrid Robarts agrees to appear on his behalf. Sir Wilfrid, recovering from a near-fatal heart attack, is supposed to be on a diet of bland, civil suits – but the lure of the criminal courts is too much for him, especially when the case is so difficult.

The most electrifying entertainment of our time!

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Starring: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton

Released: December 17, 1957

Runtime: 116.0

Popularity Rating: 9.730

Edward Small Productions

United States of America

Leonard Vole Tyrone Power
Christine Vole Marlene Dietrich
Sir Wilfrid Robarts Charles Laughton
Miss Plimsoll Elsa Lanchester
Brogan-Moore John Williams
Mayhew Henry Daniell
Carter Ian Wolfe
Mr. Myers Torin Thatcher
Emily Jane French Norma Varden
Janet McKenzie Una O'Connor
Judge Francis Compton
Inspector Hearne Philip Tonge
Diana Ruta Lee
Courtroom spectator Bess Flowers
Hat Store Sales Clerk Leoda Richards
Court Officer (uncredited) Patrick Aherne
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Eddie Baker
Juror (uncredited) Brandon Beach
Juror (uncredited) Colin Kenny
Juror (uncredited) Fred Rapport
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Danny Borzage
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) George Bruggeman
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Steve Carruthers
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Stuart Hall
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Art Howard
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Paul Kruger
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Jeanne Lafayette
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Wilbur Mack
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) John Roy
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Scott Seaton
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Cap Somers
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Bert Stevens
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Arthur Tovey
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Glen Walters
Miss O'Brien (uncredited) Marjorie Eaton
Barrister (uncredited) Franklyn Farnum
Barrister (uncredited) William H. O'Brien
Cafe Patron (uncredited) Michael Jeffers
Miss Johnson (uncredited) Ottola Nesmith
Shorts Salesman (uncredited) J. Pat O'Malley
Bit Part (uncredited) George Pelling
Doctor (uncredited) Jack Raine
Clerk at Old Bailey (uncredited) Jeffrey Sayre
Spotlight Operator in German Cafe (uncredited) Norbert Schiller
Barrister Reading Charges (uncredited) Ben Wright
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Waclaw Rekwart
Court Officer (uncredited) Frank McLure
Bar Patron (uncredited) Walter Bacon
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited) Herschel Graham

Art — Art Direction: Alexandre Trauner
Art — Set Decoration: Howard Bristol
Camera — Director of Photography: Russell Harlan
Camera — Still Photographer: Madison S. Lacy
Costume & Make-Up — Costume Design: Adele Parmenter
Costume & Make-Up — Costume Design: Edith Head
Costume & Make-Up — Costume Design: Joe King
Costume & Make-Up — Hairstylist: Nellie Manley
Costume & Make-Up — Makeup Artist: Charles Gemora
Costume & Make-Up — Makeup Artist: Gustaf Norin
Costume & Make-Up — Makeup Artist: Harry Ray
Costume & Make-Up — Makeup Artist: Wally Westmore
Crew — Special Effects: Lee Zavitz
Directing — Assistant Director: Emmett Emerson
Directing — Director: Billy Wilder
Directing — Script Supervisor: John Franco
Editing — Editor: Daniel Mandell
Production — Executive Producer: Edward Small
Production — Producer: Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Production — Production Supervisor: Ben Hersh
Sound — Music: Ernest Gold
Sound — Music: Leonid Raab
Sound — Original Music Composer: Matty Malneck
Sound — Sound: Fred Lau
Writing — Adaptation: Lawrence B. Marcus
Writing — Dialogue: Noel Coward
Writing — Novel: Agatha Christie
Writing — Screenplay: Billy Wilder
Writing — Screenplay: Harry Kurnitz