
The Fallen Idol (1948)
Drama, Thriller
Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, idolizes Baines, his father's butler, a kind of hero in the eyes of the child, whose perception changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.
Director: Carol Reed
The Cast

Ralph Richardson
Baines

Michèle Morgan
Julie

Sonia Dresdel
Mrs. Baines

Bobby Henrey
Phillipe

Denis O'Dea
Inspector Crowe

Jack Hawkins
Detective Ames

Walter Fitzgerald
Dr. Fenton

Dandy Nichols
Mrs. Patterson

Joan Young
Mrs. Barrow

Karl Stepanek
First Secretary

Gerard Heinz
Ambassador

Torin Thatcher
Policeman

James Hayter
Perry

Geoffrey Keen
Detective Davis

Bernard Lee
Detective Hart

John Ruddock
Dr. Wilson

Hay Petrie
Clock Winder

Dora Bryan
Rose

George Woodbridge
Police Sergeant
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