Jack the Ripper Thriller | Man in the Attic (1953) Jack Palance, Constance Smith | Colorized Movie

The Crimes of Jack the Ripper! A mysterious lodger in Victorian London becomes the prime suspect in a series of gruesome murders reminiscent of Jack the Ripper. As tension mounts, a young woman living in the same boarding house becomes increasingly suspicious of the man upstairs, leading to a suspenseful cat-and-mouse game to uncover the truth behind the chilling crimes. Original title: Man in the Attic (1953) Black & White version: Director: Hugo Fregonese Writers: Robert Presnell Jr. Stars: Jack Palance, Constance Smith, Byron Palmer, Frances Bavier Genres: Colorized classics, Mystery, Thriller Budget: $500,000 0:00 A man named Mr. Slade visits a house to inquire about renting rooms. 09:43 A pathologist named Mr. Slade rents rooms in a house to study and conduct experiments, while the owners are in need of money due to business reverses and become nervous about the recent Jack the Ripper murders. 14:59 A group of people prepare for a theater show while the city is plagued by the Ripper murders. 25:09 Inspector Warwick from Scotland Yard questions Miss Bonner about a woman named Annie Rowley who is believed to be a victim of Jack the Ripper. 30:55 Mr. Slade discusses the Ripper case with Inspector Warwick and shares his theories on the killer’s profile. 36:18 A man and a woman discuss their feelings and the woman suspects that a man they know is the Ripper. 45:06 A tour of the Black Museum at Scotland Yard and a discussion about murderers and their crimes. 47:21 A discussion about Jack the Ripper’s crimes and the possibility of another murder. 59:09 The characters discuss their suspicions about Dr. Slade and his involvement in the recent crimes. 1:04:32 Inspector Harley investigates Mr. Slade’s possible connection to the Ripper murders. 1:11:30 A doctor becomes convinced that an actress is the daughter of Jack the Ripper and tries to save her from her evil tendencies. @CultCinemaClassics
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