A vicar falsely accused of assaulting a youth attempts to prove his innocence and save his reputation.A vicar falsely accused of assaulting a youth attempts to prove his innocence and save his reputation.A vicar falsely accused of assaulting a youth attempts to prove his innocence and save his reputation.
Jess Conrad
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
Marie Devereux
- Sexy Girl in Coffee Bar
- (uncredited)
Carol Dourof
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaThe song, "Living Doll" by Cliff Richard and The Shadows (as The Drifters) was released as a single (in a different arrangement) as a spin off from this film. It was a British #1, and was the top-selling song of 1959.
- Quotes
Mrs. Phillips: Now, do let's sit down, Hester. You're taking to another woman, not one of those helpless males who can't discuss anything important or private without staring out of a window or looking confused.
Hester Peters: I don't wish to be rude...
Mrs. Phillips: You can, my dear, because I'm going to be extremely rude to you.
- ConnectionsFeatured in A Bit of Scarlet (1997)
- SoundtracksLiving Doll
by Lionel Bart
Cliff Richard song
Accompanied by The Shadows (as The Drifters) (uncredited)
Featured review
Surprisingly good!
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this film. Superb performance from Anthony Quayle, as you would expect, and from the woman playing Hester. The plot is ahead of it's time and not what you'd expect from 1959. The story is a good one, well told, well paced, with excellent performances. The film has aged well, perhaps with the exception of the portrayal of the youngsters which seemed dated and cliched.
However I did smile that the vicar played top level football on a Saturday (the equivalent of today's Premier League) without training during the week, totally unnecessary to the plot and completely unbelievable! Cliff Richard's performance of Living Doll adds curiousity value. Another lost gem from Talking Pictures TV.
However I did smile that the vicar played top level football on a Saturday (the equivalent of today's Premier League) without training during the week, totally unnecessary to the plot and completely unbelievable! Cliff Richard's performance of Living Doll adds curiousity value. Another lost gem from Talking Pictures TV.
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- geoff-spurr
- Jun 17, 2024
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- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Die Schamlosen
- Filming locations
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK(studio: made at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Boreham Wood - England)
- Production company
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- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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