The Scales of Justice

The Scales of Justice

1962 · 1 season · 13 eps · ★ 6.7 · Crime, Drama

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The Scales of Justice is a series of thirteen British cinema featurettes produced from 1962 to 1967 for Anglo-Amalgamated at Merton Park Studios in London. The first nine were made in black and white, and the last four in colour. The finale, Payment in Kind, was Merton Park's final production. Episodes were based on criminal cases, and each film was introduced by criminologist Edgar Lustgarten. The series derives its title from the symbolic scales held by the statue of Justice, situated above the dome of London's Central Criminal Court, The Old Bailey. The opening narration describes her as having "in her right hand, the Sword of Power and Retribution, and in her left – The Scales of Justice".

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The Sinister ManThe Sinister Man · 1961
The Sinister Man
10.01961
MovieCrime
When a corpse is found in the Thames, the only clue is that the dead man was killed by a karate or judo expert.
The Long KnifeThe Long Knife · 1958
The Long Knife
9.01958
MovieCrime
Young nurse Jill Holden gets involved with an extortion gang targeting Mrs Cheam, one of her patients. When Mrs. Cheam is murdered, Jill becomes a suspect and must clear her name.
Face of a StrangerFace of a Stranger · 1964
Face of a Stranger
7.71964
MovieDramaTV Movie
A man released from prison falls in love with the blind wife of a cellmate, whom he promised, when inside, to visit. He poses as the real husband, planning to kill him, but finds the wife is not so innocent as he thought.
Strangler's WebStrangler's Web · 1965
Strangler's Web
7.71965
MovieDrama
What appears to be a cut-and-dried case of murder of an aging one time showgirl on Hampstead Heath by her lover is complicated by several factors, including a far more respectable paramour, and her insistence that a great inheritance was due her that nobody can verify.
GaslightGaslight · 1944
Gaslight
7.51944
MovieThrillerDrama
A newlywed fears she's going mad when strange things start happening at the family mansion.
The Asphalt JungleThe Asphalt Jungle · 1950
The Asphalt Jungle
7.51950
MovieCrimeDrama
Recently paroled from prison, legendary burglar "Doc" Riedenschneider, with funding from Alonzo Emmerich, a crooked lawyer, gathers a small group of veteran criminals together in the Midwest for a big jewel heist.
Adam's RibAdam's Rib · 1949
Adam's Rib
7.11949
MovieComedyRomance
A woman's attempted murder of her uncaring husband results in everyday quarrels in the lives of Adam and Amanda, a pair of happily married lawyers who end up on opposite sides of the case in court.
The CriminalThe Criminal · 1960
The Criminal
6.41960
MovieCrime
When a robbery at a racetrack goes wrong ex-con Johnny Bannion is caught and sent back to prison. He won't tell the rest of the gang where he has stashed the loot leading to violent consequences.
Pat and MikePat and Mike · 1952
Pat and Mike
6.41952
MovieComedyRomance
Pat Pemberton is a brilliant athlete, except when her domineering fiancé is around. The ladies golf championship is in her reach until she gets flustered by his presence at the final holes. He wants them to get married and forget the whole thing, but she cannot give up on herself that easily. She enlists the help of Mike Conovan, a slightly shady sports promoter. Together they face mobsters, a jealous boxer, and a growing mutual attraction.
Scene of the CrimeScene of the Crime · 1949
Scene of the Crime
6.11949
MovieCrimeMystery
A cop investigates the shooting of another policeman... that may have been involved in crooked activities.
Ziegfeld FolliesZiegfeld Follies · 1945
Ziegfeld Follies
6.01945
MovieMusicComedy
The late, great impresario Florenz Ziegfeld looks down from heaven and ordains a new revue in his grand old style.
The Story of Three LovesThe Story of Three Loves · 1953
The Story of Three Loves
6.01953
MovieDramaRomance
Passengers on an ocean liner recall their greatest loves.
Never Mention MurderNever Mention Murder · 1965
Never Mention Murder
6.01965
MovieCrimeDrama
When a surgeon discovers that his wife has a lover he plans murder.
Wrong NumberWrong Number · 1959
Wrong Number
6.01959
MovieCrimeDrama
Because she dials the wrong number, an old lady hears information which enables the police to solve a robbery and murder.
Rogue's MarchRogue's March · 1953
Rogue's March
6.01953
MovieDramaWar
After being unjustly accused of spying, a British officer tries to redeem himself in India.
Remains to Be SeenRemains to Be Seen · 1953
Remains to Be Seen
6.01953
MovieComedyMystery
A singer and her apartment manager get mixed up in a creepy Park Avenue murder and find themselves facing danger at every turn.

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