

Pink String and Sealing Wax
1945-11-22 · 89 min · ★ 6.2
In Victorian Brighton, a scheming pub landlady uses the timorous son of a domineering pharmacist to assist in the poisoning of her drunkard husband. (The title is from the way pharmacists used to wrap parcels containing poison.)
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- Directors
- Robert Hamer
- Production companies
- Ealing Studios
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
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Mervyn JohnsEdward Sutton
Googie WithersPearl Bond
Gordon JacksonDavid Sutton
Garry MarshJoe Bond
Sally Ann HowesPeggy Sutton
Mary MerrallEllen Sutton
Catherine LaceyMiss Porter
Frederick PiperDr. Pepper
Maudie EdwardsMrs. Webster
Helen GossMaudie
Don StannardJohn Bevan
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