Two Letter Alibi

Two Letter Alibi is a 1962 British second feature ('B') crime film directed by Robert Lynn and starring Peter Williams, Petra Davies and Ursula Howells. It was written by Paul Winterton and Roger Marshall based on Winterton's 1953 novel Death and the Sky Above.

Plot

Charles Hilary wants a divorce from his alcoholic wife Louise so he can marry television personality Kathy Forrester, but Louise refuses. When Louise is found murdered, the circumstantial evidence points to Charles, who is arrested and convicted. Convinced that Charles is innocent, Kathy enlists the help of retired Police Commissioner Sir John Fawcett to investigate the case. They find the real murderer and Charles is released.

Production

It was made at Shepperton Studios with sets designed by the art director George Provis.

Release

The film was distributed on the Odeon Circuit on a double-bill with Walk on the Wild Side.

Critical reception

The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "A routine but economic "B" thriller, this is straightforward both in plot and style. Ursula Howells, as usual these days, portrays an unsympathetic character, who is murdered ten minutes after the opening."