The Vise

[ringsider]

Can anyone put a name to a 1950s or 60s black and white thriller with Honor Blackman in the lead (or 2nd lead) role.



The only features of the film I recall are that she was back in London from abroad (possibly South Africa), the male hero was a one-armed detective (police or private) and they got involved in some theft(s) from jewelry stores.



I have been through IMDB and no title rings a bell with me. Anybody have any clues?





Regards - Bernie



P.S. If I recall correctly, the one-armed actor looked authentic. Anyone know any one-armed actors from that period?

[smudge]

You may be thinking of this:



"The Vise" (1954)



Donald Gray played one-armed detective Mark Saber. Gray had lost an arm in the war.



Smudge

[ringsider]

name='smudge']You may be thinking of this:



"The Vise" (1954)



Donald Gray played one-armed detective Mark Saber. Gray had lost an arm in the war.



Smudge

Thanks for the idea. I hadn't thought of my "film" as being part of a TV series, but IMDB does show Honor Blackman in 2 of the episodes, and their titles could possibly cover my very sketchy storyline. I will have to delve into my brain a little harder.



Don't suppose you know any other one-armed actors?





Regards - Bernie

[Euryale]

name='ringsider']Thanks for the idea. I hadn't thought of my "film" as being part of a TV series, but IMDB does show Honor Blackman in 2 of the episodes, and their titles could possibly cover my very sketchy storyline. I will have to delve into my brain a little harder.



Don't suppose you know any other one-armed actors?





Regards - Bernie

Yes, Bill Raisch who appeared in The Fugitive TV series, but I don't think he made any films with Miss Blackman!





Euryale.