the hangman waits (1947)

"Something tells me that I should have a look in that bag!"
A cinema usherette is strangled and the police are immediately on the killers trail, and so are the journalists of the Daily Clarion.
A primitive film, with much padding, which with a 65 minute running time is not good! Though it does feature an early outing for John Le Mesurier.

the gentle trap (1960)

"It takes a man to handle the big stuff!"
Novice burglar, Johnny Ryan (Spencer Teakle) ends up on the run after another gang jump him for the haul, and has to scarper when the rozzers arrive, but not before they have killed his accomplice. Realising his girlfriend Sylvia (Dawn Brooks) has double-crossed him, Johnny ends up holed up hiding out from both police and crooks, with no one he can trust.
Run of the mill crime drama, with a convoluted happy ending!

a time to kill (1955)

"What was the hold she had on him?"
A woman is murdered, whilst the man she was drinking with survives, pronouncing it death by Strychnine. Meanwhile the wife of the doctor who signed the death certificate is being blackmailed by a masked man. All of this needing to be unraveled by Inspector Simmons (Russell Napier), and dogged journalist Dennis Willows (Jack Watling).
A speedy quota quickie, with enough twists and plot lines for 5 or 6 other films. Rushed, possibly too rushed.

the impersonator (1960)

"Don't blame yourself for anything yet Jimmy."
A serial killer is on the loose, and US air force Sgt. Jimmy Bradford (John Crawford) is pegged as the man.
Some atmospheric scenes lift this from the mundane, at times.

the flesh is weak (1957)

"It's wonderful what a girl will do for love."
Marisa (Milly Vitale) has only been in London a week, when she falls for the charms of Tony Giani (John Derek), and soon finds herself on the street turning tricks.
No holds barred, (for the time), tale of pimps and prostitutes.