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A change in a will, a murder and a mysterious letter. The police look to a former cat burglar to aid them in the investigation.
A young lawyer, newly qualified and eager to make his mark, takes on the case of a man accused of murder. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deceit and treachery, realizing that the accused may not be the only one with secrets to hide. The lawyer must race against time to unravel the truth before it's too late.
Upon its release, 'Mysterious Mr. Nicholson' received modest attention, appreciated for its atmospheric portrayal of a dark mystery. While not a major commercial success, it has been recognized by some critics as a solid entry in the British crime film genre of the era, praised for its suspenseful plotting and a generally well-executed whodunit narrative.
Praised for its intriguing mystery plot and suspenseful build-up.
Noted for its effective use of atmosphere, characteristic of British film-noir.
Some found the resolution to be somewhat predictable, but generally satisfying.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews for this older film. However, general sentiment from classic film enthusiasts often points to it as an enjoyable, if not groundbreaking, mystery.
The film was a relatively low-budget production, typical of many British crime films of the post-war period, relying more on narrative tension and atmosphere than lavish sets or special effects.
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This is a terribly wooden affair that sees the police avail themselves of the services of a former petty burglar to track down the murderers of a millionaire. Anthony Hulme takes on a double role as both the goodie and the baddie - but come...