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Turn the Key Softly

  • 1953
  • Approved
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
860
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Turn the Key Softly (1953)
CrimeDrama

Follows three women through their first day of freedom after they are released from prison.Follows three women through their first day of freedom after they are released from prison.Follows three women through their first day of freedom after they are released from prison.

  • Director
    • Jack Lee
  • Writers
    • John Brophy
    • Maurice Cowan
    • Jack Lee
  • Stars
    • Yvonne Mitchell
    • Terence Morgan
    • Joan Collins
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    860
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jack Lee
    • Writers
      • John Brophy
      • Maurice Cowan
      • Jack Lee
    • Stars
      • Yvonne Mitchell
      • Terence Morgan
      • Joan Collins
    • 33User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast28

    Yvonne Mitchell
    Yvonne Mitchell
    • Monica Marsden
    Terence Morgan
    Terence Morgan
    • David
    Joan Collins
    Joan Collins
    • Stella Jarvis
    Kathleen Harrison
    Kathleen Harrison
    • Granny Quilliam
    Thora Hird
    Thora Hird
    • Mrs. Rowan, landlady
    Dorothy Alison
    Dorothy Alison
    • Joan
    Glyn Houston
    Glyn Houston
    • Bob
    Geoffrey Keen
    Geoffrey Keen
    • Mr. Gregory
    Russell Waters
    • George Jenkins
    Clive Morton
    Clive Morton
    • Walters
    John Adams
    • Tube Train Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Dentith
    Edward Dentith
    • Police Officer on Fire Brigade Ladder
    • (uncredited)
    Edward Evans
    Edward Evans
    • Commissionaire
    • (uncredited)
    Lyn Evans
    Lyn Evans
    • Butcher
    • (uncredited)
    Hilda Fenemore
    Hilda Fenemore
    • Granny's Daughter
    • (uncredited)
    Otto Friese
    • Subway Passenger
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Gregory
    • Passer-by
    • (uncredited)
    Fred Griffiths
    • Newspaper Seller
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Jack Lee
    • Writers
      • John Brophy
      • Maurice Cowan
      • Jack Lee
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews33

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    • Trivia
      The Coach & Horses pub, seen in the final scene, became famous later on as the bohemian meeting place for the personnel of the satirical magazine, 'Private Eye'; its infamously rude landlord, Norman Balon, appeared in the magazine. Richard Ingrams, who edited "Private Eye" for 23 years, often said, with relish, that the pub served "the worst food in London" - which is why it was used.
    • Goofs
      Granny Quilliam buys a quantity of meat from the butcher although meat rationing was still in force at the time the film was released and didn't end until July 1954.
    • Quotes
      • Monica Marsden: I believed in you. I believed by the look in your eyes you were being nice, that maybe it meant you really loved me.
      • David: That's what it did mean.
      • Monica Marsden: No, it was just a give-me look, like a greedy little boy saying, give me what I want and give it quick.
      • David: We had some good times together.
      • Monica Marsden: You did.
      • David: And you? Don't tell me you didn't get any pleasure out of it--you didn't complain at the time.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Secret History of Our Streets: Portland Road (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Plaisir d'Amour
      (uncredited)
      Music by Jean-Paul-Égide Martini
      Arranged by Mischa Spoliansky

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    Details

    • Release date
      • February 3, 1954 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Okreni ključ polako
    • Filming locations
      • Portland Road, Notting Hill, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Maurice Cowan Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 21m(81 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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