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Wikipedia article




'Barbados Quest', released in the United States as 'Murder On Approval' is a 1955 British crime drama film directed by Bernard Knowles.

Plot



An American philatelist pays 10,000 for what he thinks is a rare postage stamp. After he becomes concerned of its authenticity he employs detective "Duke" Tom Martin (Tom Conway) to investigate.

Cast



*Tom Conway as Tom Martin

*Delphi Lawrence as Jean Larson

*Brian Worth as Geoffrey Blake

*Michael Balfour as Barney Wilson

*Campbell Cotts as Robert Coburn

*John Horsley as Det. Insp. Taylor

*Ronan O'Casey as Stefan Gordoni

*Launce Maraschal as J.D. Everleigh

*Colin Tapley as Lord Valchrist

*Alan Gifford as Henry Warburg

*Grace Arnold as Lady Hawksley

*John Colicos as Mustachioed Henchman (as John Collicos)

*Mayura as Yasmina

*John Watson as Detective Sgt. Grant

*Reggie Morris as Cleanshaven Henchman (as Reg Morris)

*Marianne Stone as Mrs. Wilson - Woman Cleaner

*Derrick Whittingham as Print Shop Manager

Critical reception



'TV Guide' noted "An inept mystery."

See also



* 'Breakaway' (1955)

References




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