Delayed Action

1954
58m

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Robert Ayres and June Thorburn in Delayed Action (1954)

A destitute, suicidal man is offered a contract for 18 months to act as a front for an unscrupulous businessman, with his life being forfeit. He carries out his agreement, also writing a suc... Read allA destitute, suicidal man is offered a contract for 18 months to act as a front for an unscrupulous businessman, with his life being forfeit. He carries out his agreement, also writing a successful novel and falling in love, wanting to break the contract early. He is refused.A destitute, suicidal man is offered a contract for 18 months to act as a front for an unscrupulous businessman, with his life being forfeit. He carries out his agreement, also writing a successful novel and falling in love, wanting to break the contract early. He is refused.

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Trivia
Oddly enough, in real life, Robert Ayres did pass away before Alan Wheatley. Ayres in 1968 aged 53 and Wheatley in 1991 aged 84.

Goofs
When the limousine is about to depart after having left Robert Ayres and Michael Balfour at the country house the reflection of two members of the film crew is clearly visible on the door of the limousine.

Quotes
Mark Cruden: I want to buy something that you seem to have no further use for.
Ned Ellison: Oh? What?
Mark Cruden: Your life.

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oldie but quite goodie

This movie starts off with an interesting premise. Its a sort of mystery, crime drama( Why would a man agree to be bumped of on time payment??). You wonder how its going to sort itself out. I found the acting a bit stilted. Overall quite watchable.