Tiger by the Tail

On the first night of his London assignment, newsagency reporter John Desmonmd becomes heavily involved with enigmatic Anna Ray. The affair ends when she is shot struggling for a gun she has pulled on him. This is only the start of his troubles, as Anna worked for a criminal organisation who know Desmond has now got her valuable contacts list.

Cast

Larry Parks

as John Desmond

Constance Smith

as Jane Claymore

Lisa Daniely

as Anna Ray

Cyril Chamberlain

as Foster

Thora Hird

as Mary

Donald Stewart

as Macaulay

Joan Heal

as Annabella

Alexander Gauge

as Fitzgerald

Ronan O'Casey

as Nick

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