Grand National Night (1953)

Synopsis: GRAND NATIONAL NIGHT began life as a stage play, which was promptly adapted as a popular British radio serial. The film combines the best elements of both previous incarnations. Racehorse owner... GRAND NATIONAL NIGHT began life as a stage play, which was promptly adapted as a popular British radio serial. The film combines the best elements of both previous incarnations. Racehorse owner Gerald Coates (Nigel Patrick) accidentally kills his spiteful wife Babs (Moira Lister) during a quarrel. Terror-stricken, Coates stashes the body in the boot (or trunk) of a stranger's car. Methodical police inspector Ayling (Michael Hordern) suspects there's more to this than meets the eye. The script carefully builds up sympathy for the frenzied Coates, then manages to find a way to wrap up the story to everyone's satisfaction (Here's a clue provided by Leonard Maltin: while watching the film, examine the character names). [More]

Starring: Nigel Patrick, Moira Lister, Beatrice Campbell, Betty Ann Davies

Starring: Nigel Patrick, Moira Lister, Beatrice Campbell, Betty Ann Davies, Michael Hordern

Director: Bob McNaught

Director: Bob McNaught
Producer: Phil Samuel
Screenwriter: Val Valentine, Bob McNaught
Composer: John Greenwood

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