Law and Disorder | |
Director: | David MacDonald |
Producer: | K.C. Alexander |
Music: | Francis Chagrin |
Cinematography: | Ernest Palmer |
Editing: | Douglas Myers |
Studio: | British Consolidated |
Runtime: | 74 minutes |
Country: | United Kingdom |
Language: | English |
Law and Disorder is a 1940 British comedy crime film directed by David MacDonald and starring Alastair Sim, Diana Churchill and Barry K. Barnes.[1] The screenplay concerns a young solicitor who defends a number of petty criminals accused of sabotage.[2] The film was made at Highbury Studios, with sets designed by art director James A. Carter.[3]
The film premiered at Gaumont Haymarket in London on 7 June 1940.[4]
TV Guide rated the film 2 out of 4 stars, writing that "The plot is not much, but the script is packed with wisecracks and one-liners that give this picture some needed pizazz. Enjoyable on its own level."[5]