For Them That Trespass

1h 35min

Drama

Crime

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.

Cast

Richard Todd

Richard Todd

Herbert Edward Logan
Stephen Murray

Stephen Murray

Christopher Drew
Vida Hope

Vida Hope

Olive Mockson
Rosalyn Boulter

Rosalyn Boulter

Frankie Ketchen
James Hayter

James Hayter

John Craigie 'Jocko' Glenn
Harry Fowler

Harry Fowler

Dave, Rosie's friend
George Hayes

George Hayes

The Mad Artist
Michael Brennan

Michael Brennan

Det. Insp. Benstead
Joan Dowling

Joan Dowling

Gracie, Rosie's friend
Michael Medwin

Michael Medwin

Len, Herbie's bar pal
Irene Handl

Irene Handl

Inn Proprietress
John Salew

John Salew

Prosecutor Ainsley
John Salew

John Salew

Defense Counsel Sir Huntley
Mary Merrall

Mary Merrall

Mrs. Drew
George Curzon

George Curzon

Clark Hall
Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming

First Prison Warden
Edward Lexy

Edward Lexy

Second Prison Warden
Helen Cherry

Helen Cherry

Mary Drew
Valentine Dyall

Valentine Dyall

Toastmaster at Drew Party
Ernest Butcher

Ernest Butcher

uncredited
Susanne Gibbs

Susanne Gibbs

uncredited
Cameron Hall

Cameron Hall

uncredited
David Keir

David Keir

uncredited
Charles Paton

Charles Paton

uncredited
Kynaston Reeves

Kynaston Reeves

uncredited
Leonard Sharp

Leonard Sharp

uncredited
Alan Wheatley

Alan Wheatley

uncredited

Release date

21st Apr 1949

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English