description The Fallen Idol Overview
The Fallen Idol is a 1948 British thriller centered around a young boy’s suspicion regarding a murder involving his family's butler. The film, adapted from Graham Greene’s “The Basement Room,” features Ralph Richardson and explores themes of loyalty and deception within a London household. It stars Michèle Morgan alongside Bobby Henrey and Denis O’Dea.
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info The Fallen Idol Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1948 |
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What does Phillipe think Baines has done in The Fallen Idol?
Phillipe believes his beloved butler Baines may have killed Mrs. Baines after she falls from a staircase. Because the boy has misunderstood several adult secrets, his attempts to protect Baines make the police investigation more complicated.
Why does Phillipe lie to the police?
Baines has told Phillipe a false story to conceal his relationship with Julie, and the child thinks loyalty requires him to support it. His invented explanations sound suspicious, while the truthful details he blurts out can appear incriminating.
Who wrote The Fallen Idol?
Graham Greene wrote the screenplay with director Carol Reed and Lesley Storm, adapting Greene's short story The Basement Room. Reed and Greene later collaborated again on The Third Man, released in 1949.
Is The Fallen Idol told from the child's point of view?
Yes, the suspense depends on Phillipe's limited understanding of marriage, infidelity, death, and police questioning. Bobby Henrey's performance lets viewers see both what the boy believes and what the adults are trying to conceal.
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