---
title: "The Large Rope"
year: 1953
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-large-rope-1953"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 84770
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 72
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Large Rope (1953) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-large-rope-1953

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Large Rope is a 1953 British second feature crime film directed by Wolf Rilla and written by Ted Willis. It stars Donald Houston, Susan Shaw, and Robert Brown, following the story of Tom Penney after he is framed for a murder and seeks to find the real killer.

The film spans genres including drama, thriller, crime, and mystery with a runtime of 1 hour and 12 minutes. It provides a focused narrative experience characteristic of British B movies of the era.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ex-convict framed for murder returns home and must find the real killer."

### Why Watch
- Stars Donald Houston, Susan Shaw, and Robert Brown.
- Directed by Wolf Rilla with a screenplay by Ted Willis.
- Runtime of 1 hour and 12 minutes offering a concise viewing experience.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It is a second feature B film, which may not appeal to viewers looking for high-budget blockbusters.
- Tone & Suitability: The film runs for 1 hour and 12 minutes and falls into the drama, thriller, crime, and mystery genres.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #british-crime-film, #second-feature, #falsely-accused, #rural-england, #murder-mystery, #thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Wolf Rilla
- **Networks / Studios**: Victor Hanbury Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Donald Houston** as *Tom Penney*
- **Susan Shaw** as *Susan Hamble*
- **Robert Brown** as *Mick Jordan*
- **Vanda Godsell** as *Amy Jordan*
- **Peter Byrne** as *Jeff Stribling*
- **Richard Warner** as *Inspector Harmer*
- **Christine Finn** as *May*
- **Thomas Heathcote** as *James Gore*
- **Margaret Anderson**
- **Katie Johnson** as *Grandmother*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream The Large Rope?
Streaming availability for The Large Rope is not specified in the provided sources.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching?
It may be worth watching for fans of 1950s British crime films starring Donald Houston and Susan Shaw.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 12 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes?
The Large Rope is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Large Rope — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/84770)
- [The Large Rope - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Large_Rope)
- [The Large Rope (1953) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/the-large-rope)

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