Three Steps In The Dark (1953)
A rich but disliked elderly man invites his relatives to a family reunion at his home. Once the gathering is complete, he announces enigmatically that he intends to change his will before he dies. Before he can do this, he is murdered. His niece (Gynt), a detective story writer, has to put her theories into practice by solving a real-life murder mystery.
Director: Daniel Birt
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: August 10, 1953
Cast
- Greta Gynt - Sophy Burgoyne
- Hugh Sinclair - Philip Burgoyne
- Nicholas Hannen - Arnold Burgoyne
- John Van Eyssen - Henry Burgoyne
- Sarah Lawson - Dorothy
- Elwyn Brook-Jones - Wilbrahim
- Hélène Cordet - Esme
- Alastair Hunter - Inspector Forbes
- Katie Johnson - Mrs Riddle
- Alan Robinson
Screenplay
- Brock Williams (Screenplay)
- Roger East (Story)
Music: Gilbert Vinter
Cinematography: Hone Glendinning
Editing: Anne Barker
Production: Corsair Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle
Keywords
scotland yard, country house, murder, b movie, will, british noir, police investigation, crime writer, who done it
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Three Steps In The Dark about?
- A rich but disliked elderly man invites his relatives to a family reunion at his home. Once the gathering is complete, he announces enigmatically that he intends to change his will before he dies. Before he can do this, he is murdered. His niece (Gynt), a detective story writer, has to put her theories into practice by solving a real-life murder mystery.
- Who directed Three Steps In The Dark?
- Three Steps In The Dark was directed by Daniel Birt.
- Who stars in Three Steps In The Dark?
- Three Steps In The Dark stars Greta Gynt, Hugh Sinclair, Nicholas Hannen, John Van Eyssen, Sarah Lawson, Elwyn Brook-Jones.
- How long is Three Steps In The Dark?
- Three Steps In The Dark has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Three Steps In The Dark?
- Three Steps In The Dark is a Crime, Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was Three Steps In The Dark produced?
- Three Steps In The Dark was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Three Steps In The Dark?
- The themes of Three Steps In The Dark include: Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Intriguing Murder Mysteries, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle.