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Vicky Barton and her brother Johnny travel from Naples to visit the 1889 Paris Exhibition. They both sleep in seperate rooms in their hotel. When the she gets up in the morning she finds her brother and his room have disappeared and no one will even acknowledge that he was ever there. Now Vicky must find out what exactly happened to her brother.
In 1880s London, a young woman named Miss Agnes is wrongly accused of murdering a wealthy man during the Great Exhibition. Despite her pleas of innocence, evidence mounts against her, and she faces execution. Her brother, George, races against time to uncover the truth and clear her name before it's too late.
So Long at the Fair was a modest production that received a mixed but generally positive reception upon its release. Critics noted its effective suspense and period setting, though some found the plot elements predictable. Audiences appreciated the performances, particularly from its lead actors.
Praised for its atmospheric period detail and suspenseful narrative.
Dirk Bogarde's early performance garnered attention.
Some critics found the mystery elements somewhat conventional.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this early film.
This film marked one of Dirk Bogarde's earliest significant roles, showcasing his emerging talent before he became a major star.
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This is a cleverly constructed thriller featuring an on form Jean Simmons as the naive girl holidaying with her brother "Johnny" (David Tomlinson) in Paris at the time of the Great Exposition. Things take quite a mysterious turn on their fi...