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Tread Softly

Tread Softly

1952 1h 10mMystery

Story of a chorus girl who is "discovered" and finds romance during the unraveling of a mystery in a once derelict theatre.

2.8/5

TMDB score· 6 votes

Synopsis

Story of a chorus girl who is "discovered" and finds romance during the unraveling of a mystery in a once derelict theatre.

The vibe

british noir

Behind it

David MacDonaldDirectorGerald VernerScreenplayReginald H. WyerCinematography

Cast

Frances DayFrances DayMadeleine Peters
Patricia DaintonPatricia DaintonTangye Ward
John BentleyJohn BentleyKeith Gilbert
John LaurieJohn LaurieAngus McDonald
Olaf OlsenPhilip Defoe
Nora NicholsonNora NicholsonMrs Mayne
Harry LockeHarry LockeNutty Potts
Betty BaskcombOlivia Winters
Robert UrquhartRobert UrquhartClifford Brett
Ronald Leigh-HuntRonald Leigh-HuntInspector Hinton
Michael WardMichael WardAlexander Mayne

Director

David MacDonald

Writer

Gerald Verner

Release date

1 Dec 1952

Runtime

1h 10m

Studio

Albany Productions

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

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