For Them That Trespass

For Them That Trespass

95 mins | Drama, Crime | April 21, 1949

In this drama, a frustrated upper-class writer decides that he will find real inspiration by examining his subjects first-hand. This leads him to begin wandering about the seamiest side of town where he witnesses a murder. When an innocent man is arrested, the writer refuses to assist him as the knowledge that he has been "slumming" could destroy his career. The young man is sentenced to 15 years in prison.

For Them That Trespass

95 mins | Drama, Crime | April 21, 1949

For Them That Trespass
In this drama, a frustrated upper-class writer decides that he will find real inspiration by examining his subjects first-hand. This leads him to begin wandering about the seamiest side of town where he witnesses a murder. When an innocent man is arrested, the writer refuses to assist him as the knowledge that he has been "slumming" could destroy his career. The young man is sentenced to 15 years in prison.
IMDb rating 6.6
Producers Associated British Picture Corporation
Original title For Them That Trespass
Directors Alberto Cavalcanti
Writers Ernest Raymond, William Douglas-Home, J. Lee Thompson

Cast

Richard Todd

as Herbert Edward Logan

Stephen Murray

as Christopher Drew

Michael Laurence

as Jim Heal

Vida Hope

as Olive Mockson

Rosalyn Boulter

as Frankie Ketchen

James Hayter

as John Craigie 'Jocko' Glenn

Harry Fowler

as Dave, Rosie's friend

George Hayes

as The Mad Artist

Michael Brennan

as Det. Insp. Benstead

Joan Dowling

as Gracie, Rosie's friend

Michael Medwin

as Len, Herbie's bar pal

Irene Handl

as Inn Proprietress

John Salew

as Prosecutor Ainsley / Defense Counsel Sir Huntley

Mary Merrall

as Mrs. Drew

Frederick Leister

as The Vicar

George Curzon

as Clark Hall

Ian Fleming

as First Prison Warden

Edward Lexy

as Second Prison Warden

Helen Cherry

as Mary Drew

Valentine Dyall

as Toastmaster at Drew Party

Ernest Butcher

as uncredited

Susanne Gibbs

as / uncredited

Cameron Hall

as / uncredited

David Keir

as / uncredited

Charles Lloyd Pack

as / uncredited

Andreas Malandrinos

as / uncredited

Charles Paton

as / uncredited

Kynaston Reeves

as / uncredited

Johnnie Schofield

as / uncredited

Leonard Sharp

as / uncredited

Alan Wheatley

as / uncredited