Dame Joan Collins Plays Convict In Intimate Drama | Turn The Key Softly (1953) | Retrospective

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Step into the gripping world of 1950s London with "Turn the Key Softly," a classic British drama that follows the lives of three women on the day of their release from prison. Directed by Jack Lee and featuring a stellar cast including Yvonne Mitchell, Joan Collins, and Kathleen Harrison, this poignant film delves into the challenges and hopes faced by women reintegrating into society after serving their time behind bars.
Movie: Turn the Key Softly (1953)
Studio: Maurice Cowan Productions
Director: Jack Lee
Writer: Maurice Cowan
Cast: Joan Collins, Yvonne Mitchell
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  • @BarbaraBoix-id5zf
    @BarbaraBoix-id5zf2 ай бұрын

    Real acting, a realistic believable story even without special effects.., this beats 2024 Hollywood. Thank you.

  • @MadgeGreen
    @MadgeGreen2 ай бұрын

    The temptations and trials in life are suffered by every generation as illustrated so well in this classic. What a great movie. Thank you!

  • @benjibird7221
    @benjibird72212 ай бұрын

    Wow! What an amazing movie. I loved it. It seems so shocking for it's time. The ending was so sad though. Monica was so sweet to take little Johnny with her.

  • @johnathonwebster5720
    @johnathonwebster57203 ай бұрын

    A magical era of the British film industry one remembers the actors with ease...

  • @p1dru2art
    @p1dru2art2 ай бұрын

    Brilliant movie exploring three different worlds three completely different characters❤

  • @shellyscolaro7422
    @shellyscolaro74223 ай бұрын

    Great movie, the poor little Johnny, at least he has a new home 😢❤❤❤

  • @sharonpolikoff7282
    @sharonpolikoff72823 ай бұрын

    So unusual to see Kathleen Harrison in a major role. She's wonderful, as always.

  • @margaretsims4344

    @margaretsims4344

    2 ай бұрын

    Loved her as Mrs Thursday.

  • @Qcxtzbhv-hw8nr

    @Qcxtzbhv-hw8nr

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @bcasey3639

    @bcasey3639

    2 ай бұрын

    Well she did star in the Huggets fims . She's great

  • @rubytuesday5412
    @rubytuesday54122 ай бұрын

    I revisit this movie once a year. Great cast. Yvonne Mitchell scrubs up well after seeing her in 'The Woman in the Dressing Gown' with Sylvia Sims and Anthony Quayle. Another great movie, that one.

  • @tomhaskett5161

    @tomhaskett5161

    2 ай бұрын

    Good film, but painful to watch

  • @winonamassingill7895
    @winonamassingill78952 ай бұрын

    What a kind butcher is to Lucy. It’s so refreshing to watch movies like this. 😇😇😇😇😌😌😌🥰🥰🥰

  • @user-yj9vo4jt8h
    @user-yj9vo4jt8h2 ай бұрын

    Terrific movie,Watched it for a 2nd time,and enjoyed it just as much,if not more.what a heart stopping interval,over the thwarted burglary attempt.Great cast,and story.

  • @christopherTYJ
    @christopherTYJ3 ай бұрын

    Wonderful movie! So happy you've posted it! Thank you.😊

  • @stephanblack4558
    @stephanblack45582 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @marklauzon186
    @marklauzon1863 ай бұрын

    Am I EVER gonna stop crying at this ending??? What a great Movie. Even Joan Collins was good...😂😮❤!

  • @michaelparbatule

    @michaelparbatule

    2 ай бұрын

    Watch Joan in a 70s movie where she murders her husband and all cast have to answer the grim reaper ..I forget name but it's good .she is part of three or four people who committed crimes in their lives

  • @stuartjenkins6673

    @stuartjenkins6673

    2 ай бұрын

    It Was Called Tales From.The Crypt 1972 A Good Film.@michaelparbatule

  • @rogerjustice2922
    @rogerjustice29222 ай бұрын

    Such a great movie thank you so much for posting this British movies at that time starting at the tail end of the 40s up until the mid-sixties, great movies this one I never heard of really really enjoyed thank you so much, keep finding gems like this

  • @teremoanawilliams7036
    @teremoanawilliams70362 ай бұрын

    Talented English Actors!!! As always!😊❤

  • @yvonnedyer8370
    @yvonnedyer83702 ай бұрын

    JC always does a good movie, wonderful actress

  • @kieranbyfield6358
    @kieranbyfield63582 ай бұрын

    Although I have this film on DVD, I'm watching your upload now. A great cast & a wonderful film.❤😊

  • @sakthivadivelsagadevan5553
    @sakthivadivelsagadevan55532 ай бұрын

    Wonderful Movie...!!

  • @stuartjenkins6673
    @stuartjenkins66732 ай бұрын

    Great Film Been A Fan Of Kathleens and Yvonnes For Years.Like Joan In This Also.

  • @MOGGS1942
    @MOGGS19422 ай бұрын

    A REAL classic. Watch and enjoy.

  • @CrissyRed
    @CrissyRed2 ай бұрын

    A truly wonderful movie from the past.❤

  • @winonamassingill7895
    @winonamassingill78952 ай бұрын

    It’s so sad that Lucy got killed but the lady and Johnny had both lost someone the loved so it’s nice that they had each other to comfort each other. This is double sad 😔 for me because I lost my little black and white boy who had been my faithful boy, Baxter, or who I called him Sir Barksalot sometimes because he barked at everything he heard and even some things that he only thought he heard. He even barked at my stomach a time or 2 when my stomach growled. He was my fierce protector. I had him for 12 or 13 years protector for all that time and I miss him so much every time I think of him. I’m a 79 year old woman and I live with my oldest daughter and her wonderful husband. He lost his girl Sadie who he had longer than I had Baxter, few months before I lost Baxter so we are able to comfort each other also.

  • @patriciacurcio9455
    @patriciacurcio94552 ай бұрын

    She takes good care of her self she is 90 years old now but still beautiful 🤩

  • @BarbaraBoix-id5zf

    @BarbaraBoix-id5zf

    2 ай бұрын

    Adrenochrome can do wonders I read. Just saying.

  • @felaciabarrieII
    @felaciabarrieIIАй бұрын

    That was a tear jerker at the end.

  • @colleenkennedy
    @colleenkennedy2 ай бұрын

    Excellent film!

  • @mariapasos7482
    @mariapasos74822 ай бұрын

    What an exciting movie!!

  • @MyLady120
    @MyLady1202 ай бұрын

    This is a great story. I’m glad that Monica was finally able to escape from Her x boyfriend David. So sad that Granny passed away but at least Johnny found a new home. 😢

  • @Lookup2Wakeup
    @Lookup2Wakeup3 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed this one. Thanks for posting 👌

  • @chicagogyrl4846
    @chicagogyrl48462 ай бұрын

    They allowed Johnny into the restaurant??! 😂🤣

  • @saulchapnick1566

    @saulchapnick1566

    2 ай бұрын

    And smoking too

  • @pamelanadel3787
    @pamelanadel37872 ай бұрын

    I love old movies. Great plots, screenwriting and actors. Today’s movies are rubbish.

  • @ladycharsw
    @ladycharsw3 ай бұрын

    Good older 🍿😅. Thanks ❤

  • @lanittalana
    @lanittalanaАй бұрын

    true human lifes .....classics movies forever......everlasting this type actress....

  • @mohammaddavoudian7897
    @mohammaddavoudian7897Ай бұрын

    Nice movie. David was fit so and so😂 Sad ending but glad Johnny found a loving home.

  • @winonamassingill7895
    @winonamassingill78952 ай бұрын

    Stella Davis of the old time radio show The times and trials of Stella Davis. When I was just a little 7 or 8 year old girl 👧 I couldn’t wait for the radio shows to come on in the early afternoon. The old time gospel show came on in the morning with J D Sumner singing Give the World a Smile Each Day, Helping Someone Along The Way, etc. I am now a 79 year old woman and I’m still able to sing the entire song 🎶 in my mind and heart ❤️ although he and Elvis and the rest of the men of that time have passed on into eternity. 🥺🥺

  • @user-dh5cv6go1v
    @user-dh5cv6go1vАй бұрын

    Excellent flick all around. Guinness is good for you.👍 Tku for post.

  • @smithjones4346
    @smithjones43462 ай бұрын

    Clever filming made for a bright, even spectacular ending for this film; which was very refreshing, despite the sappy dog scenes.

  • @user-nt6vr8en4v
    @user-nt6vr8en4v2 ай бұрын

    My older sister n her boyfriend Enjoyed going to the movies n Watched!!! International Movies ❤❤ Occasionally , they invited me And my friend! It was fun ❤ they will buy all. Kinds of goodies furthermore I Learned to love this type of movies specially, what Happened to baby Jane😮 What triller 😢😅

  • @ladycharsw
    @ladycharsw3 ай бұрын

    I love these British movies😊. The other good movie was called The Whisper" 1963 I think😊

  • @winonamassingill7895
    @winonamassingill78952 ай бұрын

    It seems that for everyone who is kind to Lucy and Johnny there are 2 people who are mean and unkind to them. 😢😢😢😢😢🥺🥺🥺🥺

  • @mayerabraham9573
    @mayerabraham957317 күн бұрын

    Why have I never heard of such an enchanting film unti now?

  • @lisasmith2103
    @lisasmith21032 ай бұрын

    Omg the ending 😢😢😢

  • @Rafael-oi6dj
    @Rafael-oi6dj2 ай бұрын

    The musical intro is so beautiful, may someone there know the name ?? I'll be delighted

  • @thehair1474
    @thehair14742 ай бұрын

    Do you all realize that Joan Collins has had an over 70 year career, and is still going strong?

  • @user-vg6fs9qe8j

    @user-vg6fs9qe8j

    2 ай бұрын

    yes and a mam dressed in womans clothing

  • @thehair1474

    @thehair1474

    2 ай бұрын

    @@user-vg6fs9qe8j really? How do you explain her three children?

  • @peterbedford2610
    @peterbedford26102 ай бұрын

    Joan. Very nice.

  • @michaelsandford1015
    @michaelsandford10152 ай бұрын

    Just watched the movie on dvd

  • @surreygirl2075
    @surreygirl20752 ай бұрын

    Joan Collins and old lady were good in the film great acting

  • @Woodman-Spare-that-tree
    @Woodman-Spare-that-tree2 ай бұрын

    I never thought much of Joan Collins but the other two actresses were (as always) outstandingly good.

  • @MOGGS1942
    @MOGGS19422 ай бұрын

    Yvonne Mitchell was such a beautiful, classy, lady.

  • @Poeme340
    @Poeme3402 ай бұрын

    Yvonne is divine.

  • @winonamassingill7895
    @winonamassingill78952 ай бұрын

    So much is said with a look. As the saying goes a look 👀 is is better than speaking a thousand words. That’s not exactly how the saying goes but it means the same thing.

  • @patriciacurcio9455
    @patriciacurcio94552 ай бұрын

    I always liked Joan Collins she is so beautiful she still is so beautiful and a great actress

  • @patriciacurcio9455
    @patriciacurcio94552 ай бұрын

    My god her and Elizabeth Taylor look so much alike

  • @winonamassingill7895

    @winonamassingill7895

    2 ай бұрын

    I never noticed how much Joan Collins looked like Elizabeth Taylor. I hope her morals were better than Elizabeth Taylor’s were. 🤔🤔🤔

  • @winonamassingill7895
    @winonamassingill78952 ай бұрын

    I watched The Snows of Kilimanjaro starring Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner and although I love Gregory Peck as an actor I’ve recently read about some of his moral’s that weren’t very good and it took some of the shine off of his stars ⭐️ for me. 🌙💫✨🌟⭐️

  • @patriciacurcio9455
    @patriciacurcio94552 ай бұрын

    She could be Elisabeth Taylor sister 👧 they look so much alike they should have played sisters in a movie 🎥 together

  • @saulchapnick1566

    @saulchapnick1566

    2 ай бұрын

    In those days, Collins was considered the “poor man’s Liz Taylor” being that Taylor got major roles in blockbuster movies.

  • @patriciacurcio9455
    @patriciacurcio94552 ай бұрын

    I like the old black and white. Movies 🎥 they are better to look at it’s better for your eyes 👀 the British movies 🎥 are very good too. Watch

  • @mariapasos7482
    @mariapasos74822 ай бұрын

    What is the name of this movie?

  • @LovelyAbyssinianCat-ye6bd
    @LovelyAbyssinianCat-ye6bd28 күн бұрын

    Joan Collins was always so beautiful and understed as am actress

  • @michaelsandford1015
    @michaelsandford10152 ай бұрын

    Joan Collins looks young

  • @maria-fb4gu
    @maria-fb4gu9 күн бұрын

    I love johnny❤ (te quiero johnny)😢

  • @winonamassingill7895
    @winonamassingill78952 ай бұрын

    I saw a similar movie 🍿 only the woman was played by Thelma Ritter. She was a wonderful and talented actress. I also saw her in a movie where she starred with Richard Widmark and she payed the role of a woman called mother. She was shot and killed while she was lying in her bed. 🥺🥺🥺😔😔😔😩😩😩

  • @patriciacurcio9455
    @patriciacurcio94552 ай бұрын

    These prices are getting out of hand 😢 pretty. Soon. People will start. Going broke 😢 going in garbage cans looking for food to eat because. All the stores are closing 😢

  • @Earthstein
    @Earthstein3 ай бұрын

    Johnny.

  • @user-zo2rh6pr2z
    @user-zo2rh6pr2z2 ай бұрын

    Language options should be expanded, it is not enough..

  • @graelinbrown6667
    @graelinbrown66672 ай бұрын

    WOMEN LOVE THOSE NO GOOD DUDES IM TELLING YOU .... THATS WHAT LOVE TWISTED

  • @lcam9241
    @lcam92412 ай бұрын

    👍🏾👍🏾

  • @user-pu6jw2tk3f
    @user-pu6jw2tk3f2 ай бұрын

    I'll watch your channel if their ain't interruptions.

  • @evasmith-addison5139
    @evasmith-addison5139Ай бұрын

    What go’s around comes back to and it really “bites”, he tried to use her again, 🙊

  • @patriciacurcio9455
    @patriciacurcio94552 ай бұрын

    I’m not going to. Watch. Tv anymore

  • @patriciacurcio9455
    @patriciacurcio94552 ай бұрын

    I said people will go hungry 🤤 with. No. Jobs

  • @justnell9249
    @justnell92493 ай бұрын

    These ads are obnoxious

  • @Redwhiteblue-gr5em

    @Redwhiteblue-gr5em

    3 ай бұрын

    When I watched it didn’t see any ads at all. Interesting film

  • @MOGGS1942

    @MOGGS1942

    2 ай бұрын

    Sign of the times, sadly.

  • @guyinbmd

    @guyinbmd

    2 ай бұрын

    try adblock plus, seems to work

  • @FreedomSpirit7
    @FreedomSpirit73 ай бұрын

    It would have been more of a happy ending if the old lady didn't die. However, I guess it wouldn't have had the dynamic in cathartic emotion.

  • @barbarapoulden9235

    @barbarapoulden9235

    2 ай бұрын

    You want to spoil for others mentioning the ending do you? If you don’t then delete your needless observation

  • @sirwilliams5513
    @sirwilliams55133 ай бұрын

    ENGLISH

  • @QuovadisDomine317
    @QuovadisDomine3173 ай бұрын

    "Can't help falling in love," Elvis Presley's theme song, is incompatible with the plot of the movie. I think the first female protagonist I saw was an aristocratic figure.

  • @patriciacurcio9455
    @patriciacurcio94552 ай бұрын

    I want to know why do we have to pay to watch tv when I was little it was free now u have to pay for it I’m going broke because I have to pay 💰 all. This money 💰 to watch tv bring back free tv stop ✋ raising prices on everything people are. Going. Broke stores are going out of business there. Will be. No jobs. People. Will Star

  • @E-Kat
    @E-Kat2 ай бұрын

    Just Joan Collins.

  • @kellimoorer9032
    @kellimoorer90322 ай бұрын

    Dame Joan Collins what a joke watched her for years 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂i don’t think so

  • @lcam9241

    @lcam9241

    2 ай бұрын

    Probably just a title through marriage. Why are you so salty? 🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @kellimoorer9032

    @kellimoorer9032

    2 ай бұрын

    @@lcam9241 l just don’t like her

  • @jools01

    @jools01

    2 ай бұрын

    @@lcam9241dame isnt a title through marriage, it’s given by the monarch. Joan collins was given her damehood by Queen elizabeth II

  • @jools01

    @jools01

    2 ай бұрын

    @@kellimoorer9032why do you dislike her? I’ve never heard anything bad about her.

  • @c.f.384
    @c.f.3842 ай бұрын

    How many times is "Joenee" said in this movie? 100 times? Give it rest, eh? Kathleen Harrison overplays the sentimental " Granny" part to the soap-operaish hilt. "Aw shucks I'm just such a sweet-natured, brain-dead kleptomaniac. Love and pity me!" Luckily Joan and Yvonne are interesting and fun to watch in this one.

  • @SuziQ.
    @SuziQ.3 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

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