The Night Won't Talk

The Night Won't Talk

1952 · 61 min · ★ 7.0 · Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a beautiful young artist's model is strangled in her bed, Scotland Yard find themselves with three suspects -- her sinister ex-husband (Elwyn Brook-Jones), a sexually disturbed artist (Ballard Berkeley) and her violent new boyfriend (John Bailey), who is prone to unexplained blackouts.To catch the killer, the police must set a dangerous trap with the aid of a famous sculptress (Hy Hazell).

Directed by Daniel Birt · Written by Roger Burford

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