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The Ringer (1952 film)
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Wikipedia article
'The Ringer' is a 1952 British mystery film directed by Guy Hamilton and starring Herbert Lom, Donald Wolfit, Mai Zetterling, Greta Gynt, William Hartnell, and Denholm Elliott. It was Hamilton's directorial debut and the third English-language sound version of Edgar Wallace's 1929 play. (reprinted from 'Reference Guide to British and Irish Film Directors') It was shot at Shepperton Studios near London. The film's sets were designed by the art director William Hutchinson.
Premise
An underhand solicitor receives threatening notes from a mysterious killer who's also a master of disguise, and the police are called in to protect him.
Cast
* Herbert Lom as Maurice Meister
* Donald Wolfit as Dr. Lomond
* Mai Zetterling as Lisa
* Greta Gynt as Cora Ann Milton
* William Hartnell as Sam Hackett
* Denholm Elliott as John Lemley
* Norman Wooland as Inspector Bliss
* Dora Bryan as Mrs. Hackett
* Charles Victor as Inspector Wembury
* Walter Fitzgerald as Commissioner
* John Stuart as Gardener
* John Slater as Bell
* Edward Chapman as Stranger
* Campbell Singer as Station Sergeant Carter
* Arthur Lovegrove as Workman installing window bars (uncredited)
* Robert Raglan (uncredited)
Critical reception
Allmovie wrote, "Donald Wolfit, whose legendary thespic excesses were later fictionalized in the stage play 'The Dresser', is perfectly cast as a vengeance-seeking master of disguise". 'TV Guide' noted "old-fashioned melodrama with an excellent cast."
See also
* 'The Ringer' (1928)
* 'The Ringer' (1931)
* 'The Ringer' ('Der Hexer', 1932)
* 'The Gaunt Stranger' (1938)
* 'Der Hexer' (1964)
References
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