The Rossiter Case (1951)
The happy marriage of Liz and Peter Rossiter is shattered after Liz is paralysed in an accident. Peter soon finds solace with Honor, his sister-in-law, but when she tells him she is expecting his child he is racked with guilt and turns to drink. When Honor is found murdered with Peter's gun next to her, the police arrest him. Unable to remember his movements he must discover the secret behind "The Rossiter Case".
Director: Francis Searle
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: January 21, 1951
Cast
- Helen Shingler - Liz Rossiter
- Clement McCallin - Peter Rossiter
- Sheila Burrell - Honor Rossiter
- Frederick Leister - Sir James Ferguson
- Ann Codrington - Marty Rossiter
- Henry Edwards - Dr. Bendix
- Dorothy Batley - Nurse West
- Gabrielle Blunt - Alice
- Eleanor Bryan - Agnes
- Dennis Castle - Constable
Screenplay
- John Gilling
- Kenneth Hyde (Theatre Play)
- Francis Searle
- John Hunter
Music: Frank Spencer
Cinematography: Walter J. Harvey
Editing: John Ferris
Production: Hammer Film Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Francis Searle
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rossiter Case about?
- The happy marriage of Liz and Peter Rossiter is shattered after Liz is paralysed in an accident. Peter soon finds solace with Honor, his sister-in-law, but when she tells him she is expecting his child he is racked with guilt and turns to drink. When Honor is found murdered with Peter's gun next to her, the police arrest him. Unable to remember his movements he must discover the secret behind "The Rossiter Case".
- Who directed The Rossiter Case?
- The Rossiter Case was directed by Francis Searle.
- Who stars in The Rossiter Case?
- The Rossiter Case stars Helen Shingler, Clement McCallin, Sheila Burrell, Frederick Leister, Ann Codrington, Henry Edwards.
- How long is The Rossiter Case?
- The Rossiter Case has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is The Rossiter Case?
- The Rossiter Case is a Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was The Rossiter Case produced?
- The Rossiter Case was produced in United Kingdom.