Turn the Key Softly

Nan
1h 21m
1953
6.2 /10 (13)

An Intimate Study in Passion and Suspense...!

Overview

A bitter burglar, a prostitute and an elderly shoplifter spend their first day out of jail.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1953-04-29

Top Billed Cast

Yvonne Mitchell

Monica Marsden

Terence Morgan

David

Joan Collins

Stella Jarvis

Kathleen Harrison

Granny Quilliam

Thora Hird

Mrs. Rowan, landlady

Geoffrey Keen

Mr Gregory

Simone Silva

Marie (uncredited)

Dorothy Alison

Joan

Glyn Houston

Bob

Russell Waters

George Jenkins

Clive Morton

Walters

Richard Massingham

Bystander

Edward Evans

Commissionaire (uncredited)

Lyn Evans

Butcher (uncredited)

Hilda Fenemore

Granny's Daughter (uncredited)

Fred Griffiths

Newspaper Seller (uncredited)

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