The Girl in the News
"The Girl in the News" is a 1940 British thriller directed by Carol Reed, based on Roy Vickers' novel of the same name. It stars Margaret Lockwood as Nurse Anne Graham, who faces wrongful accusations of murdering her employer, Gertrude Blaker, through planting evidence. Anne is acquitted but later becomes entangled in another murder at Camthorpe House, where she works under a false identity. Stephen Farringdon defends her again, leading to the revelation that Judith Bentley framed her. The film features an ensemble cast including Emlyn Williams and Roger Livesey. Carol Reed and Sidney Gilliat collaborated on this film, though their working relationship had creative differences. The movie received mixed reviews, with some praising its thriller elements while others found it less engaging. It also has a radio adaptation starring Joan Bennett.