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MASTER SCORE 72.4 / 100
1956·Crime / Drama / Mystery·1h 36m

THE THIRD KEY

“The True Inside Story of Scotland Yard's Crime Busters!”

Scotland Yard detectives attempt to solve a spate of safe robberies across England beginning with clues found at the latest burglary in London. The film is notable for using a police procedural style made popular by Ealing in their 1950 film The Blue Lamp. It is known in the US as The Third Key.

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Charles Frend·DirectorJanet Green·ScreenplayRobert Barr·ScreenplayGordon Dines·Director of PhotographyGerard Schurmann·Original Music ComposerGordon Stone·Editor
Cast
Jack Hawkins·Supt Tom HallidayJohn Stratton·Sergeant WardDorothy Alison·Mary HallidayMichael Brooke·Tony HallidaySam Kydd·Police Constable in Information RoomGlyn Houston·Detective Sergeant in 'Q' carRichard Leech·Nightwatchman / GilsonNewton Blick·Deputy CommanderGeoffrey Keen·Chief Superintendent Jim MalcolmSydney Tafler·Stone
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Charles Frend·Director
Writing· 2
Janet Green·ScreenplayRobert Barr·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Gordon Dines·Director of PhotographyRoy Gough·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Gordon Stone·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Gerard Schurmann·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Edward Carrick·Art DirectionAnthony Mendleson·Costume DesignHarry Frampton·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Michael Balcon·ProducerThomas N. Morahan·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Daphne Martin·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
72.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
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