The Trunk
| The Trunk | |
|---|---|
 Original 1961 poster | |
| Directed by | Donovan Winter |
| Produced by | Lawrence Huntington |
| Screenplay by | Donovan Winter |
| Story by |
Edward Abraham Valerie Abraham |
| Starring |
Philip Carey Julia Arnall Dermot Walsh |
| Music by | John Fox |
| Cinematography | Norman Warwick |
| Edited by | Reginald Beck |
Production company |
Donwin Films |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Trunk is a low budget, black and white 1961 British mystery film directed by Donovan Winter and starring Phil Carey, Julia Arnall and Dermot Walsh.[1][2]
Plot
Trouble ensues when Lisa marries Henry, a British lawyer. Lisa's jealous ex-boyfriend Stephen decides to take revenge by convincing her that she has killed Diane, her husband's ex-girlfriend. Lisa gives Stephen the money he wants to keep quiet and dispose of the corpse. Unfortunately, the dead woman's other ex-lover, Nicholas, sees the two together. After getting his money from Lisa, Stephen puts Diane's body in a trunk and drives to an isolated area. There he discovers that the woman is not feigning death; she has been killed by the jealous Nicholas, in a manner that will incriminate Stephen.
Cast
- Phil Carey as Stephen Dorning
- Julia Arnall as Lisa Maitland
- Dermot Walsh as Henry Maitland
- Vera Day as Diane
- Peter Swanwick as Nicholas Steiner
- John Atkinson as Matt
- Betty Le Beau as Maria
- Tony Quinn as Porter
- Robert Sansom as Bank Manager
- Pippa Stanley as Mrs. Stanhope
- Richard Nellor as Sir Hubert
- Nicholas Tanner as Policeman
Critical reception
TV Guide wrote, "the movie is badly produced and too seamy for its own good."[3] In The New York Times, Bosley Crowther wrote, "now that the British are importing American actors to commit homicide in their low-budget movies, they seem to have lost their flair." Crowther called it a "foolish melodrama" that is "several kilometers removed from Agatha Christie."[4] Sky Movies called it a "creepy little thriller" that is "hugely enjoyable. The director doesn't miss a trick at tightening up the suspense."[5]
External links
- The Trunk at the Internet Movie Database
References
- ↑ "The Trunk (1960) | BFI". Explore.bfi.org.uk. Retrieved 2014-06-13.
- ↑ "The Trunk 1961 Original Movie Poster Crime Drama Mystery: Dermot Walsh, Julia Arnall, Philip Carey: Entertainment Collectibles". Amazon.com. 2014-05-20. Retrieved 2014-06-13.
- ↑ "The Trunk Review". Movies.tvguide.com. Retrieved 2014-06-13.
- ↑ Crowther, Bosley (1962-11-01). "Movie Review - Almost Angels - Screen: 'Period of Adjustment' Opens:Film Based on Play by Tennessee Williams Marriage Difficulties Theme of Comedy". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2014-06-13.
- ↑ "The Trunk - Sky Movies HD". Skymovies.sky.com. 2003-10-09. Retrieved 2014-06-13.