Crime on the Hill

Suspense and wry humour abound in this classic murder mystery set in an English country house – one of the first films made in Britain by influential American director Bernard Vorhaus, with a cast that includes former child star Sally Blane, acclaimed British player Lewis Casson and comedy stalwarts Hay Petrie and Hal Gordon. Released in 1933, Crime on the Hill is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.A wealthy squire who had bequeathed much of his estate to his niece is found to have been poisoned, and suspicion soon falls upon the young woman's fiance, Tony. As speculation runs rife in the village, a local vicar turns amateur sleuth in an attempt to prove the young man's innocence...Features: Image Gallery Original Script PDF