Mr. Denning Drives North - 1951

When well-off aircraft designer Denning finds his daughter's current boyfriend is a nasty character he tries to buy him off, ending up hitting him and causing his death when he falls. Instead of calling the police he dumps the body in a lonely spot on the road to the North, making it look like a hit-and-run accident. Weeks later there is still no report of the body being found, and Denning starts to go to pieces. When he lets his wife into his secret the two start making enquiries, possibly making things worse.

93min
1951
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.7/10

Cast

John Mills profile pictureJohn MillsTom Denning
Phyllis Calvert profile picturePhyllis CalvertKay Denning
Eileen Moore profile pictureEileen MooreLiz Denning
Sam Wanamaker profile pictureSam WanamakerChick Eddowes
Bernard Lee profile pictureBernard LeeInspector Dodds
Russell Waters profile pictureRussell WatersHarry Stoper
Michael Shepley profile pictureMichael ShepleyChairman of Court
Sam Kydd profile pictureSam Kydd(uncredited)
Peter Sallis profile picturePeter SallisMinor Role (uncredited)

About Mr. Denning Drives North

Mr. Denning Drives North Overview

When well-off aircraft designer Denning finds his daughter's current boyfriend is a nasty character he tries to buy him off, ending up hitting him and causing his death when he falls. Instead of calling the police he dumps the body in a lonely spot on the road to the North, making it look like a hit-and-run accident. Weeks later there is still no report of the body being found, and Denning starts to go to pieces. When he lets his wife into his secret the two start making enquiries, possibly making things worse.

Runtime: 93min

Extra details

Original Title: Mr. Denning Drives North
Original Language: English
Directed By: Anthony Kimmins
Production Companies
London Films Productions