Caught this one afternoon didn't have any great expectations of it especially as Hillary Brooke the leading lady I'd never even heard of. She was absolutely terrific utterly riveting to watch. Afterwards I looked her up & it said quote " she tried to break into films with little success " crazy! I know class acting when I see it & that lady sure was class. Sid James far removed from his usual comedy roles was very good too as was the guy that played the writer. Absorbing movie well worth checking out. With same cast & a bigger budget could have been even better.