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The Fallen Idol

1948

96 minutes

DramaThriller

Overview

Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, hero-worships his father's butler Baines. His perception of the man changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.

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Ralph Richardson headshot

Ralph Richardson

Baines

Michèle Morgan headshot

Michèle Morgan

Julie

Sonia Dresdel headshot

Sonia Dresdel

Mrs. Baines

Bobby Henrey headshot

Bobby Henrey

Phillipe

Denis O'Dea headshot

Denis O'Dea

Inspector Crowe

Jack Hawkins headshot

Jack Hawkins

Detective Ames

Walter Fitzgerald headshot

Walter Fitzgerald

Dr. Fenton

Dandy Nichols headshot

Dandy Nichols

Mrs. Patterson

Joan Young headshot

Joan Young

Mrs. Barrow

Karl Stepanek headshot

Karl Stepanek

First Secretary

Gerard Heinz headshot

Gerard Heinz

Ambassador

Torin Thatcher headshot

Torin Thatcher

Policeman

James Hayter headshot

James Hayter

Perry

Geoffrey Keen headshot

Geoffrey Keen

Detective Davis

Bernard Lee headshot

Bernard Lee

Detective Hart

John Ruddock headshot

John Ruddock

Dr. Wilson

Hay Petrie headshot

Hay Petrie

Clock Winder

Dora Bryan headshot

Dora Bryan

Rose

George Woodbridge headshot

George Woodbridge

Police Sergeant