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  • The Fallen Idol (1948)
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    95 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery
The Fallen Idol (1948)
Approved
95 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery

A butler working in a foreign embassy in London falls under suspicion when his wife accidentally falls to her death, the only witness being an impressionable young boy.
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Director
Writers
Graham Greene (based on a short story by) (screenplay) | Lesley Storm (additional dialogue) | William Templeton (additional dialogue)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Georges Périnal (photography) (as Georges Perinal)
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Release date
Oct 3, 1949 (United States)

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Cast

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24 cast members
Name Known for
Michèle Morgan
Julie (as Michele Morgan) Julie (as Michele Morgan)   See fewer
Sonia Dresdel
Mrs. Baines Mrs. Baines   See fewer
Bobby Henrey
Phillipe Phillipe   See fewer
Denis O'Dea
Inspector Crowe Inspector Crowe   See fewer
Jack Hawkins
Detective Ames Detective Ames   See fewer
Walter Fitzgerald
Dr. Fenton Dr. Fenton   See fewer
Dandy Nichols
Mrs. Patterson Mrs. Patterson   See fewer
Joan Young
Mrs. Barrow Mrs. Barrow   See fewer
Karel Stepanek
First Secretary First Secretary   See fewer
Gerard Heinz
Ambassador Ambassador   See fewer
Torin Thatcher
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
Geoffrey Keen
Detective Davis (as Geoffrey Keene) Detective Davis (as Geoffrey Keene)   See fewer
Bernard Lee
Detective Hart Detective Hart   See fewer
John Ruddock
Dr. Wilson Dr. Wilson   See fewer
Hay Petrie
Clock Winder Clock Winder   See fewer
George Woodbridge
Police Sergeant Police Sergeant   See fewer
Robert Cawdron
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Ethel Coleridge
Housekeeper (uncredited) Housekeeper (uncredited)   See fewer
Nora Gordon
Waitress (uncredited) Waitress (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Norman
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
James Swan
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
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