For Them That Trespass - 1949

In this drama, a frustrated upper-class writer decides that he will find real inspiration by examining his subjects first-hand. This leads him to begin wandering about the seamiest side of town where he witnesses a murder. When an innocent man is arrested, the writer refuses to assist him as the knowledge that he has been "slumming" could destroy his career. The young man is sentenced to 15 years in prison.

95min
1949
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.7/10

Cast

Richard Todd profile pictureRichard ToddHerbert Edward Logan
Stephen Murray profile pictureStephen MurrayChristopher Drew
Vida Hope profile pictureVida HopeOlive Mockson
James Hayter profile pictureJames HayterJohn Craigie 'Jocko' Glenn
Harry Fowler profile pictureHarry FowlerDave, Rosie's friend
Joan Dowling profile pictureJoan DowlingGracie, Rosie's friend
Michael Medwin profile pictureMichael MedwinLen, Herbie's bar pal
Irene Handl profile pictureIrene HandlInn Proprietress
John Salew profile pictureJohn SalewProsecutor Ainsley
John Salew profile pictureJohn SalewDefense Counsel Sir Huntley
Mary Merrall profile pictureMary MerrallMrs. Drew
George Curzon profile pictureGeorge CurzonClark Hall
Ian Fleming profile pictureIan FlemingFirst Prison Warden
Helen Cherry profile pictureHelen CherryMary Drew
Valentine Dyall profile pictureValentine DyallToastmaster at Drew Party
Ernest Butcher profile pictureErnest Butcheruncredited
Susanne Gibbs profile pictureSusanne Gibbsuncredited
Charles Paton profile pictureCharles Patonuncredited
Kynaston Reeves profile pictureKynaston Reevesuncredited
Alan Wheatley profile pictureAlan Wheatleyuncredited

About For Them That Trespass

For Them That Trespass Overview

In this drama, a frustrated upper-class writer decides that he will find real inspiration by examining his subjects first-hand. This leads him to begin wandering about the seamiest side of town where he witnesses a murder. When an innocent man is arrested, the writer refuses to assist him as the knowledge that he has been "slumming" could destroy his career. The young man is sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Runtime: 95min

Extra details

Original Title: For Them That Trespass
Original Language: English
Directed By: Alberto Cavalcanti
Production Companies
Associated British Picture Corporation