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The Delavine Affair
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Wikipedia article
'The Delavine Affair' is a 1955 British crime film directed by Douglas Peirce and starring Peter Reynolds, Honor Blackman and Gordon Jackson. It was based on a 1952 novel 'Winter Wears a Shroud' by Robert Chapman. The film was produced as a second feature and shot at Walton Studios and on location around West London, including Kensington and West Brompton. The film's sets were designed by the art director John Stoll.
Plot
Journalist Rex Banner (Peter Reynolds), with the aid of his wife Maxine (Honor Blackman), attempts to solve a jewel robbery, but the criminals try to frame Rex for their murder of a witness.
Cast
* Peter Reynolds as Rex Banner
* Honor Blackman as Maxine Banner
* Gordon Jackson as Florian
* Valerie Vernon as Lola
* Michael Balfour as Sammy
* Peter Neil as Inspector Johnson
* Peter Swanwick as Meyerling
* Laurie Main as Summit
* Katie Johnson as Mrs. Bissett
* Mark Daly as Mr. Bissett
* Anna Turner as Mrs Halloran
* Mai Bacon as Fanny
* Hal Osmond as Old Man
* Vernon Kelso as Macgregor
* Christie Humphrey as Maid
Critical reception
'TV Guide' gave the film two out of five stars, noting a "Routine crime drama."
References
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