The End of the Line
Synopsis
The wife of a night club owner frames an American writer for his murder.
Principal Cast8

Alan Baxter
Mike Selby

Barbara Shelley
Liliane Crawford

Ferdy Mayne
Edwards

Jennifer Jayne
Anne Bruce
Arthur Gomez
John Crawford

Jack Melford
Inspector Gates

Geoffrey Hibbert
Max Perrin
Charles Clay
Henry Bruce
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Charles Saunders
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Reviews1
Alan Baxter or a statue or Alan Baxter? Which would you choose? Which did Charles Saunders actually pick for this rather silly and weak crime drama. He is "Selby" a writer sent over from the US to London to help promote a play being staged by "Bruce" (Charles Clay). As luck would have it, his remote hotel is owned by "Crawford" (Arthur Gomez) and guess what - that man's wife also happens to be an ex-girfriend of "Selby" who absconded with his last few bucks years earlier. She, "Liliane" (Barbara Shelley) and he quickly concoct a plan that will see them rob her wealthy husband and abscond with his collection of expensive jewels. Of course it all goes wrong - and soon poor old "Shelby" is wanted by the police for murder - but frankly, the hugely far-fetched plot had long since lost any lustre by the time we get to this stage. There is no chemistry at all to be had on screen and the writing and pace of the drama are pedestrian and sluggish as the characterisations trip over themselves to keep us guessing who anyone can trust and who is, ultimately, driving the game. It does feature some nice photography of late 1950s London, but that's hardly a reason to watch. Sorry - it's just dull.
Feb 12, 2023


























