Inquest (1939 film)
| Inquest | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Roy Boulting |
| Produced by | John Boulting |
| Written by |
Michael Barringer (play) Francis Miller |
| Starring |
Elizabeth Allan Herbert Lomas Hay Petrie Barbara Everest |
| Cinematography | D.P. Cooper |
| Edited by | Roy Boulting |
Production company |
Charter Film Productions |
| Distributed by | Grand National Pictures |
Release dates | December 1939 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Inquest is a 1939 British crime film directed by Ray Boulting and starring Elizabeth Allan, Herbert Lomas, Hay Petrie and Barbara Everest.[1] In the film, a young widow is accused of murder, and enlists the support of a King's Counsel to help prove her innocence.[2] It was based on a play by Michael Barringer which had previously been adapted as a film in 1931. The film was a quota quickie made at Highbury Studios to be used as a supporting feature.
Cast
- Elizabeth Allan as Margaret Hamilton
- Herbert Lomas as Thomas Knight
- Hay Petrie as Stephen Neale
- Barbara Everest as Mrs. Wyatt
- Olive Sloane as Lily Prudence
- Philip Friend as Richard Neale KC
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