The Hangman Waits

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Summaries

The Hangman Waits - This 1947 semi-documentary style featurette shot around the News of the World press, is a story of the attempts to apprehend the perpetrator of several grisly murders. A fascinating film produced by Five Star Films at Viking Studios Kensington using the mediums of the Press and the cinema. Good historic scenes of the News of the World Printing Plant and Victoria Station.—Steven Bain

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Keywords
  • murder
  • b movie
  • british noir
  • semi documentary
  • girl's body found in a trunk
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date May 19, 1947
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations Viking Film Studios, 1-5 St Mary Abbots Place, Kensington, London, Greater London, England, UK
Production companies Five Star Films Ltd.

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 3m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

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