
96 minutes
9/30/1948
Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, hero-worships his father's butler Baines. His perception of the man changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.

Ralph Richardson
as Baines

Michèle Morgan
as Julie

Sonia Dresdel
as Mrs. Baines

Bobby Henrey
as Phillipe

Denis O'Dea
as Inspector Crowe

Jack Hawkins
as Detective Ames

Walter Fitzgerald
as Dr. Fenton

Dandy Nichols
as Mrs. Patterson

Joan Young
as Mrs. Barrow

Karl Stepanek
as First Secretary

Gerard Heinz
as Ambassador

Torin Thatcher
as Policeman

James Hayter
as Perry

Geoffrey Keen
as Detective Davis

Bernard Lee
as Detective Hart

John Ruddock
as Dr. Wilson

Hay Petrie
as Clock Winder

Dora Bryan
as Rose

George Woodbridge
as Police Sergeant