Moment of Indiscretion

Janet Miller (Lana Morris) is a married woman caught in awkward circumstances after police investigating a murder come up with evidence, and a potentially lethal motive, which lead them to suspect her of committing the crime. Their suspicions increase when Janet is less than forthcoming about a visit she paid to a former beau. Happily, her loyal husband (Ronald Howard) swears by her innocence and quickly leaps into motion to find the real killer.

Cast

Ronald Howard

as John Miller

Lana Morris

as Janet Miller

John Van Eyssen

as Corby

Denis Shaw

as Inspector Marsh

John Witty

as Brian

Totti Truman Taylor

as Mrs Cartier

Piers Keelan

as Det. / Sgt. Field

Ann Lynn

as Pauline

Diana Potter

as Vicki Drayton

Arnold Bell

as Police Surgeon

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