

Inspector Hornleigh
Synopsis
When a landlady finds one of her tenants murdered, Inspector Hornleigh is sent to investigate. Inspector Hornleigh's assistant, Sergeant Bingham, soon finds an attaché case that had been stolen from the murdered man. When Hornleigh examines the case, inside it he finds a bag that was used to carry important government documents. The documents have been taken, and to make things even more confusing, a duplicate of the stolen bag soon turns up.
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Top Cast
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Inspector Hornleigh
Alastair Sim
Sergeant Bingham
Miki Hood
Ann Gordon
Wally Patch
Sam Holt
Steven Geray
Michael Kavanos
Edward Underdown
Peter Dench
Hugh Williams
Bill Gordon
Gibb McLaughlin
Alfred Cooper
Ronald Adam
Wittens
Eliot Makeham
Alexander Parkinson
Cecil Bevan
Auctioneer
Charles Carson
Chief Superintendent
Peter Gawthorne
Chancellor
Vi Kaley
Landlady
Arthur Mullard
Charles Paton
Auction Bidder
Julian Vedey
Cafe Owner
Jack Vyvyan
Sgt Hawkins
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eugene Forde
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerald Elliott, Richard Llewellyn, Bryan Edgar Wallace, John P. Wynn
- Original Score
- Bretton Byrd
- Original Title
- Inspector Hornleigh
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Twentieth Century Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eugene Forde
Gerald Elliott, Richard Llewellyn, Bryan Edgar Wallace, John P. Wynn
Bretton Byrd
Philip Tannura, Derick Williams
James B. Clark, Douglas Robertson
Robert Kane
Department Leadership Roster
Eugene Forde
Director
Gerald Elliott
Writer
Richard Llewellyn
Writer
Bryan Edgar Wallace
Writer
Robert Kane
Producer
James B. Clark
Editor
Douglas Robertson
Editor
Philip Tannura
Director of Photography
Derick Williams
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Inspector Hornleigh
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Inspector Hornleigh about?
When a landlady finds one of her tenants murdered, Inspector Hornleigh is sent to investigate. Inspector Hornleigh's assistant, Sergeant Bingham, soon finds an attaché case that had been stolen from the murdered man. When Hornleigh examines the case, inside it he finds a bag that was used to carry important government documents. The documents have been taken, and to make things even more confusing, a duplicate of the stolen bag soon turns up.
Who directed Inspector Hornleigh?
Inspector Hornleigh was directed by Eugene Forde.
Who stars in Inspector Hornleigh?
The principal cast of Inspector Hornleigh includes Gordon Harker, Alastair Sim, Miki Hood, Wally Patch, Steven Geray.
When was Inspector Hornleigh released and how long is it?
Inspector Hornleigh was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Inspector Hornleigh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Inspector Hornleigh was composed by Bretton Byrd.
Is Inspector Hornleigh based on a book or true story?
Inspector Hornleigh is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "John P. Wynn".
