The Voice of Merrill
Seen it?1952 | 83 min | Mystery
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at anyone who likes to be kept guessing. Keeps you leaning forward.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 23 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you want something to relax to.
A convicted female blackmailer is found murdered in her flat and suspicion falls on three men, all of whom the police believe may have had reason to wish her dead
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 4K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Gilling
- Valerie HobsonAlycia Roche
- James Robertson JusticeJonathan Roche
- Edward UnderdownHugh Allen
- Henry KendallRonald Parker
- Garry MarshInspector Thornton
- Sam KyddSgt. Baker
- Ian FlemingDr. Forrest
- Daniel WherryPierce
- Daphne NewtonMiss Quinn