Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, idolizes Baines, his father's butler, a kind of hero in the eyes of the child, whose perception changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.

Ralph Richardson
Baines

Michèle Morgan
Julie

Sonia Dresdel
Mrs. Baines

Bobby Henrey
Phillipe

Denis O'Dea
Inspector Crowe

Jack Hawkins
Detective Ames

Walter Fitzgerald
Dr. Fenton

Dandy Nichols
Mrs. Patterson
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Release Date
September 30, 1948
Runtime
1h 36m
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Director