The Limping Man
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The Limping Man is a 1953
British film directed by Cy Endfield
(as Charles de Lautour), starring American actor Lloyd Bridges
and Cape Town born actress Moira Lister
. The film was based on Anthony Verney's novel Death on the Tideway and was released in the U.S. by Lippert Pictures.
This film is now in the public domain.
, and he finds himself to be a suspect. Pryor is detained by Scotland Yard
for questioning. Released, he goes to his girlfriend's apartment, and learns that she had an intimate association with the slain man. Scotland Yard keeps a watch on the couple while Frank tries to unravel the mystery of the "limping man".
1953 in film
The year 1953 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*September 16 — The Robe debuts as the first anamorphic, widescreen CinemaScope film.-Top grossing films : After theatrical re-issue- Awards :Academy Awards:A...
British film directed by Cy Endfield
Cy Endfield
Cyril Raker Endfield was an American screenwriter, film director, theatre director, author, magician and inventor, based in Britain from 1953.- Biography :...
(as Charles de Lautour), starring American actor Lloyd Bridges
Lloyd Bridges
Lloyd Vernet Bridges, Jr. was an American actor who starred in a number of television series and appeared in more than 150 feature films. Bridges is best known for his role of Mike Nelson in Sea Hunt, the most-popular syndicated American TV series in 1958...
and Cape Town born actress Moira Lister
Moira Lister
Moira Lister de Gachassin-Lafite, Vicomtesse d’Orthez was an Anglo-South African film, stage and television actress, and writer.-Early life:...
. The film was based on Anthony Verney's novel Death on the Tideway and was released in the U.S. by Lippert Pictures.
This film is now in the public domain.
Plot summary
Bridges plays an ex-GI, Frank Pryor, who arrives in London to visit a wartime girlfriend, whom he hasn't seen in six years. His arrival at the airport coincides with a man being killed by a sniperSniper
A sniper is a marksman who shoots targets from concealed positions or distances exceeding the capabilities of regular personnel. Snipers typically have specialized training and distinct high-precision rifles....
, and he finds himself to be a suspect. Pryor is detained by Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard is a metonym for the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service of London, UK. It derives from the location of the original Metropolitan Police headquarters at 4 Whitehall Place, which had a rear entrance on a street called Great Scotland Yard. The Scotland Yard entrance became...
for questioning. Released, he goes to his girlfriend's apartment, and learns that she had an intimate association with the slain man. Scotland Yard keeps a watch on the couple while Frank tries to unravel the mystery of the "limping man".
Cast
- Lloyd BridgesLloyd BridgesLloyd Vernet Bridges, Jr. was an American actor who starred in a number of television series and appeared in more than 150 feature films. Bridges is best known for his role of Mike Nelson in Sea Hunt, the most-popular syndicated American TV series in 1958...
as Frank Prior - Moira ListerMoira ListerMoira Lister de Gachassin-Lafite, Vicomtesse d’Orthez was an Anglo-South African film, stage and television actress, and writer.-Early life:...
as Pauline French - Alan WheatleyAlan WheatleyAlan Wheatley was a radio announcer who turned to stage and screen acting in the 1930s and was much seen in British films, being a television actor during the black and white era....
as Inspector Braddock - Leslie PhillipsLeslie PhillipsLeslie Samuel Phillips, CBE is an English actor with a highly recognisable upper class accent. Originally known for his work as a comedy actor, Phillips subsequently made the transition to character roles.-Early life:...
as Detective Cameron - Hélène Cordet as Helene Castle
- André van GyseghemAndre Van GyseghemAndré van Gyseghem was an English actor and theatre director who also appeared in many British television programmes.- Early life :...
as George, stage doorman (as himself) - Rachel RobertsRachel RobertsRachel Roberts may refer to:*Rachel Roberts *Rachel Victoria Roberts, British actress sometimes credited as Rachel Roberts*Rachel Roberts *Rachel Roberts, author of the Avalon: Web of Magic series...
as the Barmaid - Jean MarshJean MarshJean Lyndsey Torren Marsh is an English actress, occasional screenwriter, and co-creator of the television series Upstairs, Downstairs and The House of Eliott....
as the Landlady's daughter