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Dancing with Crime( 1947)

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Overview

When his best friend is murdered inside a London dancehall, a cab driver and his girlfriend involve themselves in the investigation and discover a major criminal operation hiding behind the club's friendly facade.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Richard Attenborough

      Ted Peters

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      Sheila Sim

      Joy Goodall

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      Barry Jones

      E. J. Gregory

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      Barry K. Barnes

      Paul Baker

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      Judy Kelly

      Toni Masters

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      John Warwick

      Det. Insp. Carter

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      Garry Marsh

      Det. Sgt. Murray

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      Diana Dors

      Annette

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      Bill Owen

      Dave Robinson

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      Cyril Chamberlain

      Henchman "Sniffy"

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      Peter Croft

      Johnny, bartender-henchman

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      Danny Green

      Henchman Sid

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      Norman Shelley

      Stage Door Keeper (uncredited)

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      Bartlett Mullins

      Club Barman (uncredited)

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      Patricia Dainton

      Pam (unconfirmed)

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      Dirk Bogarde

      Policeman (uncredited)

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      Joy Harington

      Friendly Barmaid (uncredited)

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      John Salew

      Pogson

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      Johnnie Schofield

      Fred (uncredited)

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      Harry Terry

      Man Outside Taxi Garage (uncredited)

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      Dennis Wyndham

      Sam (uncredited)

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      Jon Pertwee

      Police Constable (uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Sat Nov 12 2022
    Not really the best title for this ordinary British crime-noir, but Richard Attenborough ("Ted") and Shiela Sim ("Joy") put in a decent effort. He is a London taxi driver who finds himself embroiled in some criminal activities when his wartime friend is found murdered. The trail leads both him and the police to a nightclub run by "Gregory" (Barry Jones) and his MC "Baker" (Barry K. Barnes). The pair decide that "Joy" may be able to help their investigation by taking a job as an hostess at the club, but is she putting herself and him in even more danger as the gang soon realise that they are ont...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • london, england
    • taxi driver
    • film noir
    • british noir