The Late Edwina Black (1951)
Genre: Mystery / Drama
Duration: 78 minuten
Alternative title: Obsessed
Country:
United Kingdom
Directed by: Maurice Elvey
Stars: David Farrar, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Roland Culver
IMDb score:
6,5 (599)
Releasedate: 31 March 1951
This movie is not available on US streaming services.
The Late Edwina Black plot
"Was this the kiss... of a murderer?"
Edwina Black, a long-term ill woman, dies suddenly. During an autopsy, doctor Septimus Prendergast determines that her body contains a lethal dose of arsenic. Suspicion falls on Edwina's husband and teacher Gregory, Gregory's mistress Elizabeth Grahame and Edwina's housekeeper Ellen. Tea-addicted and sluggish Scotland Yard inspector Martin is tasked with finding the culprit.
Actors and actresses
Gregory Black
Elizabeth Grahame
Inspector Martin
Ellen
Lady Southdale
Dr. Septimus Prendergast
Vicar
Head-Master
Horace (uncredited)
Reviews & comments
kissyfur
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According to the credits, this was originally a stage play. However, unfortunately, it did not survive the film adaptation well. Due to rather flat acting, cliché music that starts without any build-up, and a number of close-ups during 'romantic' moments, it has become a rather superficial and contrived affair. As a result, the more interesting part—the lovers who suspect each other—is not portrayed convincingly, and the focus shifts more to the duller and more predictable aspects, such as the whodunnit and the obligatory romance. I can imagine that with good actors and less formulaic work, it would turn out to be a better story.
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