The Fallen Idol (1948)

09/30/1948 (GB) • 1h 36m

Drama, Thriller

The suspense is almost unbearable…

Overview

Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, idolizes Baines, his father's butler, a kind of hero in the eyes of the child, whose perception changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.

Top Billed Cast

Sonia Dresdel

Mrs. Baines

Bobby Henrey

Phillipe

Denis O'Dea

Inspector Crowe

Jack Hawkins

Detective Ames

Dandy Nichols

Mrs. Patterson

Joan Young

Mrs. Barrow


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

butler

zoo

embassy

suspicion

witness

kids

adult child friendship

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