Rope (1950 film)

Rope
Directed byStephen Harrison
Based onRope
by Patrick Hamilton
StarringAlan Wheatley
Production
company
BBC
Release date
  • January 8, 1950 (1950-01-08)
Running time
80 mins
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Rope is a 1950 British television play based on the stage play of the same name by Patrick Hamilton.[1] It aired on January 8 and was filmed again on January 12.

The Evening Chronicle said "it showed that the close up technique of television is ideal for the 'psychological play'. Alan Wheatley gave a masterful performance."[2]

The Observer said "it came off splendidly."[3]

Cast

References

  1. ^ "Psychological thriller". The Birmingham Post. 7 January 1950. p. 3.
  2. ^ "Rope thriller". Evening Chronicle. 9 January 1950. p. 5.
  3. ^ "Television". The Observer. 15 January 1950. p. 6.
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