Blind Corner

Blind Corner

Year: 1964

Runtime: 80 mins

Language: English

Director: Lance Comfort

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Blind composer Paul Gregory (William Sylvester) trusts his wife Anne (Barbara Shelley), unaware she is involved with struggling artist Ricky (Alexander Davion). To give them more time, Anne persuades Paul to commission Ricky for a portrait. When Paul suspects the affair, he threatens to cut her off financially, prompting Anne to plot a murder and enlist Ricky to carry it out.

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Timeline & Setting – Blind Corner (1964)

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Location

Gregory residence, town

The story centers on the Gregory residence, a stylish home that doubles as the stage for intimate deceptions. Much of the action unfolds within this domestic space, where whispers of infidelity and power struggles play out. The town setting provides the backdrop for a society where appearances must be kept, even as secrets fester.

🏠 Home 🌆 Town

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Main Characters – Blind Corner (1964)

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Anne Gregory (Barbara Shelley)

A beautiful, calculating wife who uses her affair with Rickie to manipulate her husband, aiming to secure her social and financial position. She orchestrates the 'accident' plan to eliminate Paul, showing a willingness to deceive, threaten, and betray. Ultimately her true motives are laid bare and she faces arrest.

🔑 Manipulative 💃 Romantic 🕵️‍♀️ Calculating

Paul Gregory (William Sylvester)

A successful blind composer who remains calm under pressure. He suspects Anne, strategizes with Rickie, and cleverly turns the tables to reveal the truth. His resilience leads him to split from his wife and begin a new life with Joan.

🎼 Blind 💼 Wealthy 🧠 Analytical

Rickie Seldon (Alexander Davion)

A struggling artist drawn into a dangerous plot but unwilling to fully participate in the murder. His alliance with Paul marks a reluctant but pivotal turn in the deception, as he helps expose Anne's plans.

🎨 Artist 🌀 Torn 🤝 Ally

Mike Williams (Mark Eden)

Paul's business partner who distrusts Anne and secretly supports the in-house revolt. His romantic entanglement with Anne is unveiled as a motive behind the manipulation, and he becomes a target in the opening of the plot.

💼 Businessman 🗝️ Secret romance 🕵️‍♂️ Scheme

Joan Marshall (Elizabeth Shepherd)

A key confidant of Paul who ends up as his companion after the drama unfolds. She embodies pragmatic support and becomes Paul's partner in the final escape from the web of lies.

👭 Friend 💫 Supportive 🧭 Guiding

Chauffeur (Edward Evans)

A minor servant who appears in the house, helping to move the plot along but not central to the core deception.

🚗 Servant 🗝️ Witness 👤 Background

Policeman (Frank Forsyth)

A police officer who arrives to arrest the culprits after the scheme collapses, bringing the investigation to a close.

👮 Law enforcement 🧭 Investigative ⚖️ Consequences

Himself (Ronnie Carroll)

A celebrity guest who adds an air of showbiz intrigue to the domestic thriller, appearing during the home’s social scenes.

🎤 Celebrity 🕶️ Showbiz 🌀 Distraction

Compere (Barry Alldis)

A host figure in the social milieu of the film, whose presence underscores the performance culture surrounding the couple.

🎤 Host 🪩 Entertainment 🗺️ Social scene

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Major Themes – Blind Corner (1964)

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🕵️‍♂️ Deception

The plot hinges on lies and manipulation, with Anne exploiting both her husband and Rickie to pursue her own gain. Truth is gradually uncovered as alliances shift and the characters test who they can trust. The story shows how appearances can hide dangerous intentions beneath a polished surface.

💔 Betrayal

Infidelity and jealousy drive the conflict, pushing characters to covert schemes and deadly stakes. Anne's affair and the suspicion around Paul catalyze a chain of actions that threaten all involved. Trust is a scarce resource as lovers become enemies and allies shift between rival camps.

🧭 Power & Survival

Characters maneuver to protect their status and comfort, with Paul returning to safeguard his autonomy after the threats. The final revelation exposes hidden romances and alliances, forcing participants to face the consequences. Survival hinges on exposing lies and outsmarting manipulative schemes.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 15:31

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