The Halfway House

(1944)Directed by Basil Dearden95 minMystery, Drama, Fantasy

A group of travellers, each with a personal problem that they want to hide, arrive at a mysterious Welsh country inn. There is a certain strangeness in the air as they are greeted by the innkeeper and his daughter. Why are all the newspapers a year old? And why doesn't Gwyneth seem to cast a shadow?

Glynis Johnsas Gwyneth
Sally Ann Howesas Joanna French
Françoise Rosayas Alice Meadows
Tom Wallsas Capt. Meadows
Esmond Knightas David Davies
Guy Middletonas Fortescue
Valerie Whiteas Jill French
Richard Birdas Squadron Leader Richard French
Pat McGrathas Terence
Philippa Hiattas Margaret
Roland Pertweeas Prison Governor
C. V. Franceas Mr Truscott - Solicitor
Eliot Makehamas George - Davies' Valet
JBJohn Boxeras Doctor
Rachel Thomasas Miss Morgan - Landlady
Joss Ambleras Pinsent
Jack Jonesas Welsh Porter
Moses Jonesas Welsh Porter