

Yield to the Night
1956-06-19 · 99 min · ★ 6.9
Locked in her cell, a murderer reflects on the events that have led her to death row.
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- Directors
- J. Lee Thompson
- Production companies
- Kenneth Harper Production, Associated British Picture Corporation
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Diana DorsMary Price Hilton
Yvonne MitchellMatron Hilda MacFarlane
Michael CraigJim Lancaster
Marie NeyPrison Governess
Geoffrey KeenPrison Chaplain
Liam RedmondPrison Doctor
Olga LindoSenior Matron Hill
Joan MillerMatron Barker
Marjorie RhodesMatron Brandon
Mary MackenzieMatron
Harry LockeFred
Michael RipperRoy
Athene SeylerMiss Bligh
Mona WashbourneMrs. Thomas, landlady
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