

Mine Own Executioner
1947-11-22 · 108 min · ★ 7.0
Fearing her husband could become a killer, a woman seeks a psychiatrist's help.
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- Directors
- Anthony Kimmins
- Production companies
- London Films Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Burgess MeredithFelix Milne
Dulcie GrayPatricia Milne
Michael ShepleyPeter Edge
Christine NordenBarbara 'Babs' Edge
Kieron MooreAdam Lucian
Barbara WhiteMolly Sinclair Lucian
Walter FitzgeraldDr. Norris Pile
John LaurieDr. James Garsten
Martin MillerDr. Hans Tautz
Clive MortonRobert Paston
Joss AmblerJulian Briant
Jack RaineInspector Pierce
Laurence HanrayDr. Lefage
Helen HayeLady Maresfield
John StuartDr. John Hayling
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