Another early Hammer mystery flick, once again starring Tom Conway with his pencil moustache and directed by Terence Fisher, who adds elements of interest here and there. This one's set in a fashion house which made it feel like a bit of a forerunner to Bava's BLOOD AND BLACK LACE, although obviously much creakier and dated in look; it's also pretty low budget. The mystery stops and starts in the first half but picks up speed in the second, with various twists, femme fatales, and surprises seeing it through to the climax. The supporting cast isn't too bad either, with Hammer stalwarts Michael Ripper and Roger Delgado both appearing as shady figures and Eric Pohlmann doing his bit.
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