Profile (1954 film)
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- John Temple-Smith
- Maurice Temple-Smith
- John Gilling
- John Temple-Smith
- Francis Edge
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| Directed by | Francis Searle |
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| Cinematography | Brendan J. Stafford |
| Edited by | Tom Simpson |
Production company | Major Pictures |
| Distributed by | Monarch Film Corporation |
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Running time | 65 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Profile is a 1954 British second feature ('B')[1] thriller film directed by Francis Searle and starring John Bentley, Kathleen Byron and Thea Gregory.[2] It was written by John Temple-Smith, Maurice Temple-Smith and John Gilling.
The story concerns a murder mystery set in a magazine publishers.
Aubrey Holland is a rich publisher and about to announce a new magazine, Profile. His wife Margot is only interested in him for his money, and unsuccessfully tries to woo handsome editor Peter Armstrong. As Profile launches, Aubrey unexpectedly dies of a heart attack. Peter is charged with embezzlement. Margot is murdered. The police search for the killer.
Cast
- John Bentley as Peter
- Kathleen Byron as Margot
- Thea Gregory as Susan
- Stuart Lindsell as Aubrey
- Ivan Craig as Jerry
- Garard Green as Charlie
- Lloyd Lamble as Michael
- Frank Henderson as Mr. Freeman
- Arnold Bell as Inspector Crawford
- Charles Saynor as policeman
- Derek Prentice as doctor
- June Charlier as barmaid
Production
The film was shot at Shepperton Studios, with sets designed by the art director Norman G. Arnold.