Wanted for Murder (film)
Wanted for Murder is a 1946 British crime film directed by Lawrence Huntington and starring Eric Portman, Dulcie Gray, Derek Farr, and Roland Culver. Plot Anne Fielding is delayed on the London Underground, making her late for a meeting with her friend Victor James Colebrooke. She meets Jack Williams who is also delayed. The two take an immediate liking to each other. After they emerge from the Underground Jack helps her to locate Victor. Victor, the grandson of a notorious hangman, is gradually becoming insane and unable to resist the urge to strangle women to death. He is in love with Anne, but he does not know how much longer he can prevent himself from killing her. Inspector Conway investigates Victor's murders and pieces together the evidence that Victor leaves behind. Cast Eric Portman as Victor James Colebrooke Dulcie Gray as Anne Fielding Derek Farr as Jack Williams Roland Culver as Chief Inspector Conway Stanley Holloway as Sergeant Sullivan Barbara Everest as Mrs Colebrooke Bonar Colleano as Corporal Nick Mappolo Jenny Laird as Jeannie McLaren Kathleen Harrison as Florrie Bill Shine as Detective Ellis Viola Lyel as Mabel Cooper John Salew as Detective Walters John Ruddock as Glover, the tramp