The Late Edwina Black
“Was this the kiss... of a murderer?”
Synopsis
When a sickly Victorian woman dies suddenly, a postmortem reveals that her body contains a fatal dose of arsenic. Suspicion falls on her husband and her companion, who are lovers. Inspector Martin of Scotland Yard solves the mystery of her death... over a cup of tea.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Elvey
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Frank, David Evans
- Original Score
- Allan Gray
- Original Title
- The Late Edwina Black
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Romulus Films, Elvey-Gartside Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Elvey
Charles Frank, David Evans, William Dinner, William Morum
Allan Gray
Stephen Dade
Douglas Myers
Ernest Gartside
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Elvey
Director
Charles Frank
Screenplay
David Evans
Screenplay
Ernest Gartside
Producer
Allan Gray
Original Music Composer
Stephen Dade
Director of Photography
Douglas Myers
Editor
Elizabeth Haffenden
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Late Edwina Black
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What is The Late Edwina Black about?
When a sickly Victorian woman dies suddenly, a postmortem reveals that her body contains a fatal dose of arsenic. Suspicion falls on her husband and her companion, who are lovers. Inspector Martin of Scotland Yard solves the mystery of her death... over a cup of tea.
Who directed The Late Edwina Black?
The Late Edwina Black was directed by Maurice Elvey.
Who stars in The Late Edwina Black?
The principal cast of The Late Edwina Black includes David Farrar, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Roland Culver, Jean Cadell, Mary Merrall.
When was The Late Edwina Black released and how long is it?
The Late Edwina Black was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Late Edwina Black?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Late Edwina Black was composed by Allan Gray.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Late Edwina Black?
The Late Edwina Black holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).