The Clouded Yellow

"Tense, exciting, unusual !"

Dec 25 1950 Approved 1h 35m
Crime, Drama, Mystery

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.

Plot

After Secret Service agent David Somers is fired, he takes a quiet job with the Fentons at their country estate - cataloging butterflies, hence the title insect. David grows fond of Jess Fenton's niece, a fragile, fey young woman named Sophie. Because he hates traps of any kind, he reacts quickly after Sophie is framed for the murder of Hick, the nasty handyman. He helps her escape London by using his agent's skills and a network of old friends. The pair lead the police and David's ex-employers an exciting chase, from Newcastle to the Lake District to Liverpool. As the fugitives try to catch a ship for France, everyone, including the murderer, join in the finale.

Written by

Janet Green

Directed by

Ralph Thomas

Cast

Jean Simmons, Trevor Howard, Sonia Dresdel

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Carillon Films

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,117
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA