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The Embezzler

  • 1954
  • 1h 1m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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The Embezzler (1954)
CrimeDrama

A bank cashier, facing a terminal illness, steals a large sum of money to provide for his wife's future and then goes on the run.A bank cashier, facing a terminal illness, steals a large sum of money to provide for his wife's future and then goes on the run.A bank cashier, facing a terminal illness, steals a large sum of money to provide for his wife's future and then goes on the run.

  • Director
    • John Gilling
  • Writer
    • John Gilling
  • Stars
    • Charles Victor
    • Zena Marshall
    • Cyril Chamberlain
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    272
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John Gilling
    • Writer
      • John Gilling
    • Stars
      • Charles Victor
      • Zena Marshall
      • Cyril Chamberlain
    • 17User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast22

    Charles Victor
    Charles Victor
    • Henry Paulson
    Zena Marshall
    Zena Marshall
    • Mrs. Forrest
    Cyril Chamberlain
    • Alec Johnson
    Avice Landone
    Avice Landone
    • Miss Ackroyd
    Peggy Mount
    Peggy Mount
    • Mrs. Larkin
    Frank Forsyth
    Frank Forsyth
    • Inspector Gale
    • (as Frank Forsythe)
    Leslie Weston
    • Piggott
    Dennis Chinnery
    • Bank Clerk
    Olive Kirby
    • Hotel Maid
    Phyllis Morris
    • Mrs. Paulson
    Ian Fleming
    Ian Fleming
    • Doctor
    Alastair Hunter
    Alastair Hunter
    • Bank Manager
    • (as Alistair Hunter)
    Michael Craig
    Michael Craig
    • Dr. Forrest
    Christopher Banks
    Christopher Banks
    • Vicar
    • (uncredited)
    Ernest Blyth
    • Guest at Eastbourne Hotel
    • (uncredited)
    Patrick Jordan
    Patrick Jordan
    • Police Sergeant
    • (uncredited)
    Sam Kydd
    Sam Kydd
    • Railway Inspector
    • (uncredited)
    Toby Lenon
    • Hotel Porter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • John Gilling
    • Writer
      • John Gilling
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      First feature film of Peggy Mount.
    • Goofs
      The large poster in the Travel Agent window reads Carribean instead of Caribbean.
    • Quotes
      • Alec Johnson: My names Johnson - have you got a room to spare?
      • Mrs. Larkin: Just for yourself?
      • Alec Johnson: I said my name was Johnson, not Smith!
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Hour: Failure at Launch (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Here We 'Round the Mulberry Bush
      (uncredited)
      Traditional
      Sung at the children's party

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 1954 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Flucht nach Eastbourne
    • Filming locations
      • Alliance Film Studios, St Margarets, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Kenilworth Film Productions
      • Mid Century Film Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 1m(61 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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