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The Broken Horseshoe

  • 1953
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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The Broken Horseshoe (1953)
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A hit and run victim is operated on by Dr. Fenton (Robert Beatty) who becomes implicated after his patient is later murdered.A hit and run victim is operated on by Dr. Fenton (Robert Beatty) who becomes implicated after his patient is later murdered.A hit and run victim is operated on by Dr. Fenton (Robert Beatty) who becomes implicated after his patient is later murdered.

  • Director
    • Martyn C. Webster
  • Writers
    • Francis Durbridge
    • A.R. Rawlinson
  • Stars
    • Robert Beatty
    • Elizabeth Sellars
    • Peter Coke
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    180
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Martyn C. Webster
    • Writers
      • Francis Durbridge
      • A.R. Rawlinson
    • Stars
      • Robert Beatty
      • Elizabeth Sellars
      • Peter Coke
    • 13User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Robert Beatty
    Robert Beatty
    • Dr. Mark Fenton
    Elizabeth Sellars
    Elizabeth Sellars
    • Della Freeman
    Peter Coke
    Peter Coke
    • Detective Inspector George Bellamy
    Hugh Kelly
    • Dr. Craig
    Vida Hope
    Vida Hope
    • Jackie Leroy
    Janet Butler
    • Sister Rogers
    Ferdy Mayne
    Ferdy Mayne
    • Charles Constance
    James Raglan
    • Supt. Grayson
    Hugh Pryse
    • Mr. Rattray
    George Benson
    • Prescott
    Roger Delgado
    Roger Delgado
    • Felix Galegos
    Frank Atkinson
    Frank Atkinson
    • Railway Ticket Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    Donald Conlon
    • Helios Restaurant Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Arthur Dibbs
    • Helios Restaurant Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Gregory
    • Man at Northolt Airport
    • (uncredited)
    Jean Hardwicke
    • Sister
    • (uncredited)
    Barry Johns
    • Hospital Orderly
    • (uncredited)
    Anthony Lang
    • Johnny
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Martyn C. Webster
    • Writers
      • Francis Durbridge
      • A.R. Rawlinson
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    • Trivia
      'Dr' Fenton is addressed as Mister not Doctor. In the U.K. surgeons proudly retain a link with history (that goes back hundreds of years) using Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms instead of Doctor. In the past Barber Surgeons performed surgical procedures but were not university trained doctors who were awarded a degree 'Doctorate'. As the role became more professional the Surgeons formed their own Guild with prospective members completing seven year apprenticeships and receiving a diploma if successful. However as this was not equivalent to a medical degree, they remained as 'Mister's. The Guild of Surgeons became the Royal College of Surgeons in 1800 and from the mid 19 Century all surgeons had to have an initial medical degree with additional training to be surgeons but have retained the use of civilian titles to set them apart from 'run of the mill' doctors.
    • Goofs
      It's clearly established that Jackie Leroy lives on the top floor of her shared house, in Flat 8. Fenton, however, doesn't press an entry buzzer at either end of the eight-buttoned door panel (so actually buzzes Flat 4 or 5) yet stills gains entry to Jackie's flat.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Mark Fenton: And now I'm number one suspect in a murder case - and you ask me if you can trust me!

      Della Freeman: I'm sorry - I'm afraid I've got out of the habit of being able to true people.

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    User reviews13

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    8/10

    A very neat mystery.

    Notes Surgeon Doctor Fenton operates on a hit and run victim, saving his life with ground breaking, new medication. Soon after saving his life, Fenton is implicated in the man's murder.

    What a thoroughly enjoyable, neat mystery this film is, another pleasing brain teaser from Francis Durbridge. This film is well acted, well paced and full of Durbridge's distinct cleverness.

    It's a very elegant looking film, the cars, the sets, the fashions, it just looks wonderful, I adore the 1950's.

    Robert Beattie is so good in the lead, I've been watching him in Dial 999 recently, a good presence, lots of character, and a very distinctive voice and accent.

    Durbridge would go on to have many successful years ahead, Paul Temple, Melissa, The Passenger and many more. Agatha Christie's work quite rightly continues to remain current to this day, I wish someone would resurrect Durbridge's wonderful stories.

    It's taken me a long time to get hold of this film, it's been out of print for some time, and never gets shown.

    8/10.
    • Sleepin_Dragon
    • Oct 7, 2023
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    • Release date
      • June 23, 1953 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Huumausaineliiga
    • Filming locations
      • Nettlefold Studios, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Nettlefold Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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