Philippe, a diplomat's son and good friend of Baines the butler, is confused by the complexities and evasions of adult life. He tries to keep secrets but ends up telling them. He lies to protect his friends, even though he knows he should tell the truth. He resolves not to listen to adults' stories any more when Baines is suspected of murdering his wife and no-one will listen to Philippe's vital information.

Starring:

Bernard Lee, Dandy Nichols, Denis O'Dea, Dora Bryan, Ethel Coleridge, Geoffrey Keen, George Woodbridge, Gerard Heinz, Hay Petrie, Jack Hawkins, James Hayter, Joan Young, John Ruddock, Karel Stepanek, Michèle Morgan, Nora Gordon, Ralph Richardson, Sonia Dresdel, Torin Thatcher, Walter Fitzgerald

Genre:

Drama, Mystery, Thriller