To Have and to Hold

Sent to protect a woman frightened by telephone death threats, Sergeant Fraser goes against all codes of police conduct and falls in love with his victim. Which leads to murderous results...

There's plenty of deception subterfuge and double dealings in this Edgar Wallace B-Movie that boasts some strong noir elements and some grand acting especially by Ray Barrett who falls for the charms of the woman he is assigned to protect, and Katherine Blake who is quite charming and mysterious as the woman. William Hartnell makes an appearance as a crabby chief inspector- this is an atmospheric and engaging film, though it can be quite convoluted with some plot holes.

I know that other reviewers have complained at the derivative story line.However if you are looking for originality this is not the series to be viewing.Anyway sitting in the 4/- seats at the local ABC you didn't really concern yourself with such trivialities.There is a good cast,with a particularly welcome cameo by William Hartnell.The story may be convoluted but it's ending is worth waiting for.