The Upturned Glass
“A Powerful NEW Drama of a Mad Love!”
Synopsis
A neurosurgeon relates to his students in medical school a story about an affair he had with a married woman and how after the affair was over, the woman fell out a window and died. The surgeon, suspecting that she was murdered, set out to find her killer -- but, instead of turning the suspect over to the police, he planned to take his own revenge on the murderer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Upturned Glass (1947) Clip
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-07
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
James Mason
Michael Joyce
Rosamund John
Emma Wright
Pamela Mason
Kate Howard
Ann Stephens
Ann Wright
Morland Graham
Clay
Brefni O'Rorke
Dr. Farrell
Henry Oscar
Coroner
Jane Hylton
Miss Marsh
Sheila Huntington
First Girl Student
Susan Shaw
Second Girl Student
Peter Cotes
Male Student
Nuna Davey
Mrs. Jenny Deva
Judith Carol
Joan Scott-Trotter
Janet Burnell
Sylvia
John Monaghan
U.S. Driver
Beatrice Varley
Injured Girl's Mother
Hélène Burls
Farm Laborer's Wife
Howard Douglas
Lorry Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Huntington
- Screenplay & Story
- John Monaghan, Pamela Mason
- Original Score
- Bernard Stevens
- Original Title
- The Upturned Glass
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Sydney Box Productions, Sydney Box Associates, Triton
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Huntington
John Monaghan, Pamela Mason
Bernard Stevens
Reginald H. Wyer
Alan Osbiston
James Mason, Sydney Box
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Huntington
Director
James Mason
Producer
Alan Osbiston
Editor
Bernard Stevens
Original Music Composer
John Monaghan
Screenplay
Pamela Mason
Screenplay
Sydney Box
Producer
Reginald H. Wyer
Director of Photography
Mattli
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
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Upturned Glass.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Upturned Glass.
Psychological-Thriller
MovieLens[40K:50K]
THE MARVELOUSLY-MANIACAL HEART-STOPPING FLICKERS PROJECT 2015 💔
Once again, a new year starts and this list will be a record of the films I watch in 2015. The title for this year's list is by Beck77 letterboxd.com/beck77/
Film Noir
Classic-era film noir, 1940 to 1959.
Missing Mine
Noir or Never
The dark corners of human desire, framed in shadow and cynicism. These moody masterpieces feature razor-sharp dialogue, fatal attractions, and the kind of nightmares that wear elegant suits.
Similar Titles to The Upturned Glass
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.1
6.7
5.9
8.0
7.5
6.1
6.8
5.1
5.9
5.9
6.8
6.9
6.0
6.0
9.0
5.9
6.7
7.0
7.2
6.7
More Like The Upturned Glass
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Upturned Glass
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Upturned Glass about?
A neurosurgeon relates to his students in medical school a story about an affair he had with a married woman and how after the affair was over, the woman fell out a window and died. The surgeon, suspecting that she was murdered, set out to find her killer -- but, instead of turning the suspect over to the police, he planned to take his own revenge on the murderer.
Who directed The Upturned Glass?
The Upturned Glass was directed by Lawrence Huntington.
Who stars in The Upturned Glass?
The principal cast of The Upturned Glass includes James Mason, Rosamund John, Pamela Mason, Ann Stephens, Morland Graham.
When was The Upturned Glass released and how long is it?
The Upturned Glass was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Upturned Glass?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Upturned Glass was composed by Bernard Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Upturned Glass?
The Upturned Glass holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).