The Devil’s Jest

Nan
1h 0m
1954
3 /10 (1)

Overview

An aristocratic widow discovers that her former lover, a medical officer in the British army, is secretly a German spy.

Country : United Kingdom
Genre : Drama
Languages : English
Released Date: 1954-06-01

Top Billed Cast

Mara Russell-Tavernan

Lady Irma Enderby

Ivan Craig

Maj. Seton

Valentine Dyall

Intelligence Director

Derek Aylward

Victor

Julian Sherrier

Tony

Lee Fox

Maj. Malcolm

Hamilton Keene

Col. Lorimer

Eddie Leslie

Capt. Blynne

Desmond Llewelyn

Policeman

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