Movies by Dorothy Alison

The Long Arm

The Long Arm

Scotland Yard detectives attempt to solve a spate of safe robberies across England beginning with clues found at the latest burglary in London. The film is notable for using a police procedural style made popular by Ealing in their 1950 film The Blue Lamp. It is known in the US as The Third Key.

Turn the Key Softly

Turn the Key Softly

A bitter burglar, a prostitute and an elderly shoplifter spend their first day out of jail.

The Scamp

The Scamp

Tod is a motherless boy, who is mistreated by his violent father. He eventually finds happiness with kindly foster parents.

The Silken Affair

The Silken Affair

An accountant who is creative with his firm's books uses the money to fund a romantic spree.