(1950)Directed by David Lean115 minDrama, Crime, Mystery

“Here are the virile, violent facts that caused the most famous jury verdict in history...”

Madeleine's middle-class family cannot understand why she puts off marrying a respectable young man, as they know nothing about her long-term affair with a Frenchman.

Ann Toddas Madeleine Hamilton Smith

Norman Woolandas William Minnoch

Ivan Desnyas Emile L'Angelier

Leslie Banksas James Smith

Elizabeth Sellarsas Christina Haggott

André Morellas Defense Attorney

Barbara Everestas Mrs. Smith

Susan Stranksas Janet Smith

Patricia Raineas Bessie Smith

Eugene Deckersas Thuau

Barry Jonesas Prosecuting Attorney

Jean Cadellas Mrs. Jenkins

Irene Browneas Mrs. Grant

Kynaston Reevesas Dr. Penny

John Laurieas Scots Divine

Douglas Barras William Murray, the Boot Boy