The Franchise Affair (1951): Cast & Plot
The Franchise Affair is a 1951 mystery drama directed by Lawrence Huntington, starring Ann Stephens as Betty Kane, Dulcie Gray and Everley Gregg. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Lawrence Huntington
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Franchise Affair About?
The premise of The Franchise Affair without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An English country lawyer weighs the case of a schoolgirl who claims she was kidnapped by two women.
The Franchise Affair Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- alleged kidnapping
- male female relationship
- female female relationship
- aunt nephew relationship
- auto mechanic
- point of view
- playgirl
- wrongful accusation
- reprisal
- vindication
- small town gossip
- malicious gossip
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- scotland yard
- rural england
- tea shop
- high wall
- malicious girl
- vandalism
- witch hunt
- manipulative girl
- defense counsel
- prosecuting attorney
- two faced woman
- lying woman
- husband wife relationship
- novel
- lawyer
- kidnapping
- perjury
- mother daughter relationship
- double decker bus
- attorney
- melodrama
- based on true story
- based on novel
The Franchise Affair Cast & Characters
Ann Stephens leads the cast as Betty Kane, with Dulcie Gray as Marion Sharpe and Everley Gregg as Mrs. Jarrett. Directed by Lawrence Huntington; 32 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lawrence Huntington
- Ann Stephens as Betty Kane
- Dulcie Gray as Marion Sharpe
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Everley Gregg as Mrs. Jarrett - Avice Landone as Mrs. Wynn
Also Starring in The Franchise Affair
· 28 more- Marjorie Fielding Mrs. Sharpe
- Hy Hazell Mrs. Chadwick
- Michael Denison Robert Blair
- Patrick Troughton Bill Brough
- Ambrosine Phillpotts Miss Spence
- Victor Maddern Mechanic
- Peter Jones Bernard Chadwick
- Martin Boddey Inspector Hallam
- Kenneth More Stanley Peters
- Jean Anderson Miss Tuff
- Athene Seyler Aunt Lin
- John Bailey Detective Inspector Grant
- John Warwick Carley
- Anthony Nicholls Kevin McDermott
- Jack McNaughton Jury Foreman (Uncredited)
- John Warren Charlie (Uncredited)
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- Harold Lang Bus Inspector
- Moultrie Kelsall Judge
- John Wilder Police Officer in Courtroom (Uncredited)
- Ernest Jay Ramsden
- Hugh Moxey Counsel for Prosecution
- Richard Neller Police Sergeant (Uncredited)
- Doris Yorke Christina
- Charles Saynor Police Officer in Courtroom (Uncredited)
- John Forrest Leslie Wynn
- Lawrence Ray Waiter
- Maureen Glynne Rose Glynn
- Will Ambro Heseltine
More from Lawrence Huntington
More films directed by Lawrence Huntington: The Vulture, Death Drums Along the River, Deadly Record and Contraband Spain.
The Franchise Affair Plot Summary
What happens in The Franchise Affair from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a quiet English market town, Betty Kane claims that the owners of an isolated house, the spinster Marion Sharpe and Marion’s mother, Mrs. Sharpe, kidnapped and beat her. The police believe Betty’s story, but Robert Blair, a local bachelor and lawyer, is skeptical. Risking ostracism from the community, Blair quietly sets about proving the innocence of the two women, determined to uncover the truth behind the accusations.
The community begins to shun the women as they have already effectively been tried by the local press. Attacks on the house escalate: windows are broken and graffiti is painted on the walls. Local garage mechanics offer to help guard the property, underscoring how paranoia and rumor have taken hold.
Full summary
The whole story of The Franchise Affair, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Franchise Affair?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the isolated house at the center of the kidnapping accusation?
Cars in The Franchise Affair
12 cars on screen, including the 1942 ERF CI6 and the 1949 Humber Hawk Mk.III.
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1935 Wolseley Nine Important role -
1937 Bedford WTB Minor role
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The Franchise Affair FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Franchise Affair, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Franchise Affair?
The Franchise Affair runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Franchise Affair released?
The Franchise Affair was released on February 19, 1951.
Who directed The Franchise Affair?
The Franchise Affair was directed by Lawrence Huntington.
More films by Lawrence Huntington Who is in the cast of The Franchise Affair?
The Franchise Affair stars Ann Stephens as Betty Kane, Dulcie Gray as Marion Sharpe and Everley Gregg as Mrs. Jarrett, among 32 credited actors.
Does The Franchise Affair have a post-credit scene?
No. The Franchise Affair has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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