Cast
Jean Simmons
as Sophie Malraux
Trevor Howard
as Maj. David Somers
Sonia Dresdel
as Jess Fenton
Barry Jones
as Nicholas Fenton
Kenneth More
as Willy Shepley
Geoffrey Keen
as Police Inspector
André Morell
as Secret Service Chief Chubb (as Andre Morell)
Michael Brennan
as Police Superintendent
Gerard Heinz
as Dr. Karl Cesare
Lily Kann
as Minna Cesare
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1950
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Thriller
Votes22
DirectorRalph Thomas
WritersJanet Green
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Clouded Yellow
About The Clouded Yellow
After leaving the British Secret Service, David Somers finds work catalouging butterflies at the country house of Nicholas and Jess Fenton. After the murder of a local gamekeeper, suspicion falls on their niece, Sophie Malraux. Somers helps Sophie to escape arrest and they go on the run together.
Directed by Ralph Thomas, The Clouded Yellow leans on a strong ensemble — Jean Simmons, Trevor Howard, Sonia Dresdel — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 1950.
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