Summaries

On loan to the Tate Gallery in London, Da Vinci's 'Madonna and Child' is stolen and replaced with a fake but the American security expert working for Tate aims to recover the original painting and catch the culprits.

An American has to guard da Vinci's "Madonna and Child" when it is being shown in Britain. When it arrives he suspects it is not the real painting.—Steve Crook <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • london england
  • 1950s
  • art thief
  • theft
  • art gallery
Genres
  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Film-Noir
Release date May 31, 1953
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Southall Studios, Southall, Middlesex, England, UK
Production companies Pax Films

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 20m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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