When shy and somewhat unstable Simmons is accused of murdering the handyman who worked for her guardians (Jones and Dresdel), Howard, having been fired from his job in the British Secret Service, comes to her aid. Convinced that Simmons is innocent, he helps her escape from jail and the
two flee to Liverpool where they plan to stow away on a ship bound for Mexico. Aware of the plans, the police follow them, hoping to nab the real killer, for they, too, are convinced of Simmons's innocence. When Simmons's fatherlike guardian Jones approaches them in Liverpool, Howard and the girl
become aware of his homicidal psychosis and realize that he and his equally demented wi...
Released:
1950
Rated:
NR
Length:
95 mins