Never Take Sweets from a Stranger (Never Take Candy from a Stranger)

1960

Never Take Sweets from a Stranger (Never Take Candy from a Stranger)

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Average Rating: 3.7/5

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Movie Info

In a small Canadian town, an elderly and well-respected man is accused of making sexual advances toward a very young girl. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Art House & International, Drama
Directed By:

Cyril Frankel
In Theaters:

Aug 1, 1960 wide
Runtime:

81 minutes

Cast

Gwen Watford
as Sally Carter

Patrick Allen
as Peter Carter

Felix Aylmer
as Clarence Olderberry Sr.

Niall MacGinnis
as Defense Counsel

Alison Leggatt
as Martha

Bill Nagy
as Clarence Olderberry Jr.

MacDonald Parke
as Judge

Michael Gwynn
as Prosecutor

Janina Faye
as Jean Carter

James Dyrenforth
as Dr. Stevens

Estelle Brody
as Eunice Kalliduke

Robert Arden
as Tom Demarest

William Abney
as State Trooper

Mark Baker
as Clerk of the Court

John Bloomfield
as Foreman of Jury

Tom Busby
as Policeman

Gaylord Cavallaro
as Neal Phillips

Vera Cook
as Mrs. Demarest

Michael Hammond
as Sammy Nash

Helen Horton
as Sylvia Kingsley

Jack Lynn
as Dr. Montfort

Bud Knapp
as Hammond

Cal McCord
as Charles Kalliduke

Peter Carlisle
as Usher

Charles Maunsell
as Janitor

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Critic Reviews for Never Take Sweets from a Stranger (Never Take Candy from a Stranger)

All Critics (3) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (0)

Creepy.

Nov 4, 2016 | Full Review…

J. R. Jones
Chicago Reader
Top Critic
There's no sensationalism in the presentation and Cyril Frankel maintains a strong, serious attitude to the subject and to the drama.

Apr 11, 2010 | Full Review…

Sean Axmaker
Seanax.com
A first-rate serious crime drama by, of all people, the sleazy Hammer studio.

May 6, 2005 | Rating: B | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews