The Third Key

1956    1h 36m    Not Rated
Mystery, Drama,
7.083%70%
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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.
Directed By
Charles Frend
Written By
Robert Barr, Janet Green
Studio
Ealing Studios

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Cast of The Third Key
  • Jack HawkinsSupt Tom Halliday
  • John StrattonSergeant Ward
  • Dorothy AlisonMary Halliday
  • Michael BrookeTony Halliday
  • Sam KyddPolice Constable in Information Room
  • Glyn HoustonDetective Sergeant in 'Q' car
  • Richard LeechNightwatchman / Gilson
  • Newton BlickDeputy Commander
  • Geoffrey KeenChief Superintendent Jim Malcolm
  • Sydney TaflerStone
  • Peter BurtonCreasey
  • George RoseSlob
  • Arthur RigbyDetective Inspector at Chester
  • Ralph TrumanColonel Blenkinsop
  • Ian BannenThe Young Workman - Stanley James
  • Maureen DavisThe Young Workman's Wife - Mrs. James
  • John WarwickDetective Inspector at Shipping Office
  • Joss AmblerCashier at Shipping Office
  • Barry KeeganDetective Constable in Hospital Ward
  • Alec McCowenHouse Surgeon
  • Harry LockeSecondhand Dealer
  • Nicholas ParsonsPolice Constable Bates
  • Warwick AshtonNewspaper Circulation Manager
  • Ursula HowellsMrs. Elliot / Mrs. Gilson
  • David DaviesWelsh Police Constable
  • Julie MiltonWelsh Newsagent's Daughter
  • Meredith EdwardsMr. Thomas
  • Harold GoodwinOfficial at Somerset House
  • John WelshHouse Agent at Shepperton
  • Gillian WebbHousewife at Shepperton
  • Maureen DelaneyMrs. Stevens, the daily help
  • Jameson ClarkDetective Superintendent Ogilvie
  • William MervynManager of Festival Hall
  • Vincent BallP.C. at Hospital (uncredited)
  • Richard DaviesDetective (uncredited)
  • Frazer HinesUrchin (uncredited)
  • Stratford JohnsConstable (uncredited)
  • David LodgeDetective at Car Lot (uncredited)
  • Guy StandevenDetective (uncredited)
  • Frederick TrevesDetective tailing Creasey (uncredited)
  • Peter WelchCID Man (uncredited)
  • Martin WyldeckOfficer in Criminal Records Department (uncredited)
  • Dennis Carnell
  • Edward Cast
  • Michael Collins
  • Fred Davis
  • Jack Dearlove
  • Robert Gregory
  • Fred Griffiths
  • Patrick Halpin
  • Aidan Harrington
  • George Holdcroft
  • Lindsay Hooper
  • Arthur Howell
  • Colin McKenzie
  • Jack McNaughton
  • Robert Moor
  • Fred Nicholas
  • John Paul
  • Roy Purcell
  • Charles Rayford
  • Anthony Richmond
  • Pat Ryan
  • Philip Stewart
  • Meadows White
  • John Wilder
  • Sonnie Wills

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