Odd mix of light, frivolous musical and dark murder mystery. Bentley's new musical needs a theatre so he arranges to hire old lady Nicholson's disused hall. Trouble is, they find a body behind the stage. The cast aren't phased by this and carry on rehearsing their silly songs and dances while the gruff cops investigate. After another murder, things get serious, but not much. A decidedly second-rate movie with a…
Top Cast
Frances Day
Madeleine Peters
Patricia Dainton
Tangye Ward
John Bentley
Keith Gilbert
John Laurie
Angus McDonald
Olaf Olsen
Philip Defoe
Nora Nicholson
Mrs Mayne
Harry Locke
Nutty Potts
Betty Baskcomb
Olivia Winters
Robert Urquhart
Clifford Brett
Ronald Leigh-Hunt
Inspector Hinton
Michael Ward
Alexander Mayne
Reviews
A complete cannibalisation of loads of other stories, but it's still quite a watchable little drama based on the BBC radio serial "The Show Must Go On". An actress (Frances Day) walks out on a production days before curtain up and Patricia Dainton is selected to fill her shoes. Next thing we know, folks start dropping like flies (including Day) and John Bentley and Ronald Leigh-Hunt get their investigating caps on.…
FAQ about Tread Softly
What is Tread Softly about?
Story of a chorus girl who is "discovered" and finds romance during the unraveling of a mystery in a once derelict theatre.
When was Tread Softly released?
Tread Softly was released in 1952.
What genres does Tread Softly belong to?
Tread Softly is categorised as Mystery.
Who stars in Tread Softly?
The cast of Tread Softly includes Frances Day, Patricia Dainton, John Bentley, John Laurie, Olaf Olsen.