- Source: Law and Disorder (1940 film)
Law and Disorder is a 1940 British comedy crime film directed by David MacDonald and starring Alastair Sim, Diana Churchill and Barry K. Barnes. The screenplay concerns a young solicitor who defends a number of petty criminals accused of sabotage. The film was made at Highbury Studios, with sets designed by art director James A. Carter.
The film premiered at Gaumont Haymarket in London on 7 June 1940.
Cast
Alastair Sim as Samuel Blight
Diana Churchill as Janet Preston
Barry K. Barnes as Larry Preston
Edward Chapman as Inspector Bray
Austin Trevor as Heinrichs
Ruby Miller as Mrs Honeycombe
Leo Genn as Enemy Agent
Geoffrey Sumner as Detective Delacroix
Glen Alyn as Enemy Agent
Torin Thatcher as Karl Bergsen
Carl Jaffe as Enemy Agent
Cyril Smith as Barber
Critical reception
TV Guide rated the film 2 out of 4 stars, writing that "The plot is not much, but the script is packed with wisecracks and one-liners that give this picture some needed pizazz. Enjoyable on its own level."
References
External links
Law and Disorder at IMDb