Jack the Ripper (1959)
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Suspenseful, interesting, and macabre, this period piece by Robert S. Baker overcomes a weakness in characterization by sheer dint of storyline and action. Jack the Ripper still remains the unidentified killer of at least three, probably five, and possibly even eight prostitutes living or working in… More Suspenseful, interesting, and macabre, this period piece by Robert S. Baker overcomes a weakness in characterization by sheer dint of storyline and action. Jack the Ripper still remains the unidentified killer of at least three, probably five, and possibly even eight prostitutes living or working in London's East End in 1888. The murders occurred in August, September, and November of that year and were never solved. Because various internal organs of the dead victims (their throats were cut after they were strangled into unconsciousness) were removed rapidly and with an accurate surgical technique, investigators have postulated that the demented serial killer was a surgeon. In this cinematic version, the murders are shown as they happened while Inspector O'Neill (Eddie Byrne), along with an American detective Sam Lowry (Lee Patterson) try to track down suspects and prevent the next killing. The theory put forward here is that Jack the Ripper was looking for one particular woman. As the tension mounts, his suggested identity -- and what happened to him -- is revealed. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Directed By
- Robert S. Baker
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Horror
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- May 28, 1959 Wide
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Cast
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Lee Patterson
as Sam Lowry
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Eddie Byrne
as Inspector O'Neill
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Betty McDowall
as Anne Ford
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Ewen Solon
as Sir David Rogers
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John Le Mesurier
as Dr. Tranter
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George Rose
as Clarke
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Philip Leaver
as Music Hall Manager
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Barbara Burke
as Kitty Knowles
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Anne Sharpe
as Helen
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Dennis Shaw
as Simes
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Esma Cannon
as Nelly
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George Woodbridge
as Blake
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Bill Shine
as Lord Sopwith
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Marianne Stone
as Drunken Woman
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Garard Green
as Dr. Urquhart
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Jack Allen
as Assistant Commissioner
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Dorinda Stevens
as Margaret
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Hal Osmond
as Snakey
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George Street
as Station Sgt.
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Olwen Brooks
as Mrs. Bolton
