The Girl on the Pier
Synopsis
Sometimes listed as a horror film, the British Girl on the Pier is a Spartan little melodrama starring the alluring Veronica Hurst as the title character. The wife of wax museum curator Campbell Singer, Hurst carries on with Singer's partner Ron Randell. Killing Randell, the cuckolded husband tries to hide the body among his waxworks. The police eventually catch on when Singer proves too clever for his own good. Girl on the Pier doesn't pretend to be a classic; on its own terms, it's an agreeable 65 minutes out of your life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lance Comfort
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Morgan
- Original Score
- Ray Terry
- Original Title
- The Girl on the Pier
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Major Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lance Comfort
Guy Morgan
Ray Terry
William McLeod
Gerald Landau
Lance Comfort, John Temple-Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Lance Comfort
Producer
John Temple-Smith
Producer
Ray Terry
Original Music Composer
William McLeod
Director of Photography
Gerald Landau
Editor
Lance Comfort
Director
Guy Morgan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Girl on the Pier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Girl on the Pier about?
Sometimes listed as a horror film, the British Girl on the Pier is a Spartan little melodrama starring the alluring Veronica Hurst as the title character. The wife of wax museum curator Campbell Singer, Hurst carries on with Singer's partner Ron Randell. Killing Randell, the cuckolded husband tries to hide the body among his waxworks. The police eventually catch on when Singer proves too clever for his own good. Girl on the Pier doesn't pretend to be a classic; on its own terms, it's an agreeable 65 minutes out of your life.
Who directed The Girl on the Pier?
The Girl on the Pier was directed by Lance Comfort.
Who stars in The Girl on the Pier?
The principal cast of The Girl on the Pier includes Veronica Hurst, Ron Randell, Charles Victor, Marjorie Rhodes, Campbell Singer.
When was The Girl on the Pier released and how long is it?
The Girl on the Pier was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Girl on the Pier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Girl on the Pier was composed by Ray Terry.