Motive for Murder is a 1957 British documentary television drama. The six-part thriller serial was produced by ATV and aired on ITV. The half-hour series was written by Jimmy Sangster. Cast included Vincent Ball, Gene Anderson, Geoffrey Chater, and Victor Brooks. Unlike many British television series of the era, it still exists in the archives.

Characters

John Blackmoor — Vincent Ball

Jean Blackmoor — Gene Anderson

Harry Manners — Geoffrey Chater

Det. Insp. Wrigley — Victor Brooks

Sgt. Martin — Humphrey Morton

Miss Douglas — Barbara Lott

Dr Meinster — Michael Ashwin

Miss Gosling — Betty Baskcomb

Dave Acton — Patrick Connor

Frimley — John Harvey

Policewoman — Pearl Catlin

Episodes

The Homecoming

The Man Named Jacques

The Clay Pigeon

The Doctor

The Face on the Photograph

The Man Named Joe

Premise

A man sets out to clear himself of murder by finding the real murderer.

Motive for Murder

See also

Five Names for Johnny

The Gentle Killers

The Man Who Finally Died

The Voodoo Factor

References

External links

Motive for Murder at IMDb

1957 British television series debuts

1957 British television series endings

1950s British crime television series

1950s British drama television series

1950s British television miniseries

Black-and-white British television shows

English-language television shows

ITV television dramas

Television series by ITV Studios

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