The Rossiter Case (1951)
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Directors
Francis Searle
Cast
Helen Shingler, Clement McCallin, Sheila Burrell, Frederick Leister
The story
Peter Rossiter's wife Liz is paralyzed from a car accident caused by her own pulling of the car's steering wheel. He has an affair with his calculating sister-in-law, Honor, who ruthlessly pursues him. She is the widow of his brother, Christopher, whose life, it is strongly suggested, was made miserable by Honor throughout their marriage.
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Crime, crime film, drama film
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