At the Stroke of Nine
1957 · 71 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, Crime
A prominent journalist is kidnapped by a lunatic who threatens to kill her unless she writes flattering articles about him.
Directed by Lance Comfort · Written by Harry Booth
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Patricia Dainton Sally Bryant -
Stephen Murray Stephen Garrett -
Patrick Barr Frank -
Dermot Walsh MacDonnell -
Clifford Evans Inspector Hudgell - L Leonard White Thompson
- R Reginald Green Toby
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Alexander Doré Carter - L Leonard Sharp News Vendor
- R Robert Hartley Westcott
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Frank Atkinson Festival Hall Porter -
William Moore Campion
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