Serious Charge
Never Has the Screen Been So Bold!
Howard Phillips, a vicar who's new in the town of Bellington, wants to reach out to youth. The previous vicar's daughter, Hester Peters, who fears being a spinster, wants to be his wife. He tells her he's not interested. When he confronts a tough kid about something the youth has done, the lad sets out to frame the vicar. Hester, who's walked in on the confrontation, backs the youth's story. The town sides with her and the lad, turning against Phillips. He has a crisis of faith. What options does he have; can no one help him, his reputation, or his calling?
Direction
Screenplay
Cast
Anthony Quayle
Rev. Howard Phillips
Sarah Churchill
Hester Peters
Andrew Ray
Larry Thompson
Irene Browne
Mrs. Phillips
Percy Herbert
Bill Thompson
Noel Howlett
Rev. Peters
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Wensley Pithey
Police Sergeant Harrison
Leigh Madison
Mary Williams
Judith Furse
Miss Langton - Probation Officer
Jean Cadell
Almshouse Matron
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Leighton Lucas
Composer
Georges Périnal
Cinematographer