The Case of the Scarlet Letters

The Case of the Scarlet Letters

1952 · 27 min · Crime, Thriller

Lady Sylvia Gray approaches ex-Scotland Yard detective John Morley because she is being blackmailed over compromising letters following an indiscretion. She desperately wants to avoid public scandal because her husband is up for the New Year's Honours list

Directed by Victor M. Gover · Written by John Gilling

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