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The Clouded Yellow (1950)

After leaving the British Secret Service, David Somers (played by Trevor Howard) finds work cataloging butterflies at the country house of Nicholas and Jess Fenton. After the murder of a local gamekeeper, suspicion (wrongfully) falls on their niece, Sophie Malraux (Jean Simmons). Somers helps Sophie to escape arrest and they go on the run together. After a cross-country chase they arrive at a coastal city with the intention of leaving the country by ship. All's well that ends well after the true identity of the murderer is revealed.

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jean SimmonsJean SimmonsSophie Malraux
  • Photo of Trevor HowardTrevor HowardMaj. David Somers
  • Photo of Sonia DresdelSonia DresdelJess Fenton
  • Photo of Barry JonesBarry JonesNicholas Fenton
  • Photo of Kenneth MoreKenneth MoreWilly Shepley
  • Photo of Geoffrey KeenGeoffrey KeenPolice Inspector
  • Photo of André MorellAndré MorellSecret Service Chief Chubb (as Andre Morell)
  • Photo of Michael BrennanMichael BrennanPolice Superintendent
  • Photo of Gerard HeinzGerard HeinzDr. Karl Cesare
  • Photo of Lily KannLily KannMinna Cesare

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