Title:The Fallen Idol

Date: 1948
Type: Drama / Thriller
Rating:

3/5
Colour: Black and White
Director: Carol Reed
Producer: Carol Reed

Comment
A butler (Ralph Richardson) and his dominating wife (Sonia Dresdel) take responsibility for a young boy (Bobby Henrey) who is the son of an ambassador who lives in an embassy in London. When his wife dies in an accident he is suspected of murder as he was having an affair with another woman (Michele Morgan). This is a good adaptation of the Graham Greene story that is filmed by Carol Reed from the perspective of the child, with low angle camera shots.
Actors

Ralph Richardson

Michele Morgan

Sonia Dresdel
Bobby Henrey
Denis O'Dea

Dora Bryan
Oscars
Nomination - Best Director - Carol Reed
Nomination - Best Screenplay - Graham Greene
Novel
Graham Greene