The Girl on the Pier (1953)
Sometimes listed as a horror film, the British Girl on the Pier is a Spartan little melodrama starring the alluring Veronica Hurst as the title character. The wife of wax museum curator Campbell Singer, Hurst carries on with Singer's partner Ron Randell. Killing Randell, the cuckolded husband tries to hide the body among his waxworks. The police eventually catch on when Singer proves too clever for his own good. Girl on the Pier doesn't pretend to be a classic; on its own terms, it's an agreeable 65 minutes out of your life.
Director: Lance Comfort
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: November 16, 1953
Cast
- Veronica Hurst - Rita Hammond
- Ron Randell - Nick Lane
- Charles Victor - Inspector Chubb
- Marjorie Rhodes - Mrs. Chubb
- Campbell Singer - Joe Hammond
- Eileen Moore - Cathy Chubb
- Brian Roper - Ronnie Hall
- Anthony Valentine - Charlie Chubb
Screenplay
Music: Ray Terry
Cinematography: William McLeod
Editing: Gerald Landau
Production: Major Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Lance Comfort
More Films in Genre: Crime
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Girl on the Pier about?
- Sometimes listed as a horror film, the British Girl on the Pier is a Spartan little melodrama starring the alluring Veronica Hurst as the title character. The wife of wax museum curator Campbell Singer, Hurst carries on with Singer's partner Ron Randell. Killing Randell, the cuckolded husband tries to hide the body among his waxworks. The police eventually catch on when Singer proves too clever for his own good. Girl on the Pier doesn't pretend to be a classic; on its own terms, it's an agreeable 65 minutes out of your life.
- Who directed The Girl on the Pier?
- The Girl on the Pier was directed by Lance Comfort.
- Who stars in The Girl on the Pier?
- The Girl on the Pier stars Veronica Hurst, Ron Randell, Charles Victor, Marjorie Rhodes, Campbell Singer, Eileen Moore.
- How long is The Girl on the Pier?
- The Girl on the Pier has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Girl on the Pier?
- The Girl on the Pier is a Crime film.
- Where was The Girl on the Pier produced?
- The Girl on the Pier was produced in United Kingdom.