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Pink String and Sealing Wax
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Pink String and Sealing Wax

1945-11-22 · 89 min · ★ 6.2

Thriller · Drama · Crime

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.)

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Directors
Robert Hamer
Production companies
Ealing Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mervyn JohnsMervyn JohnsEdward Sutton
Googie WithersGoogie WithersPearl Bond
Gordon JacksonGordon JacksonDavid Sutton
Garry MarshGarry MarshJoe Bond
Jean IrelandVictoria Sutton
Sally Ann HowesSally Ann HowesPeggy Sutton
Mary MerrallMary MerrallEllen Sutton
Catherine LaceyCatherine LaceyMiss Porter
Frederick PiperFrederick PiperDr. Pepper
Colin SimpsonJames Sutton
David WalbridgeNicholas Sutton
John CarolDan Powell
Pauline LettsLouise
Maudie EdwardsMaudie EdwardsMrs. Webster
Helen GossHelen GossMaudie
Don StannardDon StannardJohn Bevan
John Owers
Margaret Ritchie
John Ruddock
Ronald AdamRonald Adam

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