In Victorian Brighton, a scheming pub landlady uses the timorous son of a domineering pharmacist to assist in the poisoning of her drunkard husband. (The title is from the way pharmacists used to wrap parcels containing poison.)
Pink String and Sealing Wax (1945) is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Robert Hamer, released on November 22, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Mervyn Johns, Googie Withers, Gordon Jackson and Garry Marsh. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
Mervyn Johns
as Edward Sutton
Googie Withers
as Pearl Bond
Gordon Jackson
as David Sutton
Garry Marsh
as Joe Bond
Jean Ireland
as Victoria Sutton
Sally Ann Howes
as Peggy Sutton
Mary Merrall
as Ellen Sutton
Catherine Lacey
as Miss Porter
Frederick Piper
as Dr. Pepper
Colin Simpson
as James Sutton
David Walbridge
as Nicholas Sutton
John Carol
as Dan Powell
Directed by Robert Hamer, written by Diana Morgan and Roland Pertwee, produced by Michael Balcon.
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 20 ratings.
Dastardly Doings At The Dolphin Pink String and Sealing Wax is directed by Robert Hamer and adapted to screen by Diana Morgan from the play written by Roland Pertweee. It stars Mervyn Johns, Googie Withers, Gordon Jackson, Jean Ireland and Sally Ann Howes. Music is by Norman Demuth and cinematography by Stanley Pavey. The wife of a pub landlord plots to rid herself of her abusive husband - roping in the innocent…
Reviewed on February 17, 2019
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The main cast of Pink String and Sealing Wax (1945) includes Mervyn Johns, Googie Withers, Gordon Jackson, Garry Marsh and Jean Ireland. The film was directed by Robert Hamer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Pink String and Sealing Wax was released on November 22, 1945 and runs for 1h 29m.
Pink String and Sealing Wax (1945) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
