The Drayton Case (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1953, The Drayton Case is a notable film directed by Ken Hughes.
What it’s about. During the early years of World War II, a bomb from a German airplane uncovers the corpse of a strangled woman.
Who’s in it. The Drayton Case stars Edgar Lustgarten as Self: Narrator, Hilda Barry as Mrs. Drayton, John Le Mesurier as Divisional Superintendent Henley and Edward Malin as Caretaker.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Drayton Case has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Drayton Case page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Drayton Case (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Drayton Case change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Drayton Case worth watching?
- The Drayton Case holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Drayton Case?
- The Drayton Case stars Edgar Lustgarten, Hilda Barry, John Le Mesurier and Edward Malin.
- When was The Drayton Case released?
- The Drayton Case was released in 1953.
