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The Fallen Idol (1948)

The suspense is almost unbearable…

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Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, hero-worships his father's butler Baines. His perception of the man changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.

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Cast

  • Ralph Richardson Ralph Richardson Baines
  • Michèle Morgan Michèle Morgan Julie
  • Sonia Dresdel Sonia Dresdel Mrs. Baines
  • Bobby Henrey Bobby Henrey Phillipe
  • Denis O'Dea Denis O'Dea Inspector Crowe
  • Jack Hawkins Jack Hawkins Detective Ames
  • Walter Fitzgerald Walter Fitzgerald Dr. Fenton
  • Dandy Nichols Dandy Nichols Mrs. Patterson
  • Joan Young Joan Young Mrs. Barrow
  • Karl Stepanek Karl Stepanek First Secretary
  • Gerard Heinz Gerard Heinz Ambassador
  • Torin Thatcher Torin Thatcher Policeman
  • James Hayter James Hayter Perry
  • Geoffrey Keen Geoffrey Keen Detective Davis
  • Bernard Lee Bernard Lee Detective Hart
  • John Ruddock Dr. Wilson
  • Hay Petrie Hay Petrie Clock Winder
  • Dora Bryan Dora Bryan Rose

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