The Ringer (1952 film)
| The Ringer | |
|---|---|
.jpg)
British theatrical poster
|
|
| Directed by | Guy Hamilton |
| Produced by | Hugh Perceval |
| Screenplay by |
Lesley Storm Val Valentine |
| Based on | the play The Ringer by Edgar Wallace |
| Starring |
Herbert Lom Donald Wolfit |
| Music by | Malcolm Arnold |
| Cinematography | Edward Scaife |
| Edited by | Bert Bates |
| Distributed by | London Film Productions |
|
Release date
|
1952 |
|
Running time
|
78 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Ringer is a 1952 British mystery film directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Herbert Lom, Denholm Elliott, William Hartnell and Mai Zetterling. It was the directoral debut of Hamilton, and was the third talkie version of Edgar Wallace's popular play.
An underhand solicitor receives threatening notes, and the police are called in to protect him.
(in credits order)
Allmovie wrote, "Donald Wolfit, whose legendary thespic excesses were later fictionalized in the stage play The Dresser, is perfectly cast as a vengeance-seeking master of disguise"; and TV Guide noted "old-fashioned melodrama with an excellent cast."
...
Wikipedia