Model for Murder (1959)
Keith Andes plays an American sailor in London who is drawn into a dastardly plot by Mayfair dress designer Michael Gough and his crooked chauffeur Edwin Richfield to steal valuable jewellery loaned to his salon for models including Hammer icon Hazel Court to wear on the runways of the West End.
A decent crime thriller this which may have been an influence on the classic Mario Bava Giallo Blood and Black Lace (1964) in that the opening half hour is very similar with one of the models murdered in the darkened fashion house and the police investigation taking place there with everyone a suspect.
The second half of the film is more crime orientated with Richfield carrying out the devious plan with accomplice Alfred Burke whilst smarmy Gough provides alibi's for them as Andes and Court try to uncover the plot.
Network's dvd presentation looks stunning and complements a very enjoyable slice of Brit Noir.
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