Pink String and Sealing Wax (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1945, Pink String and Sealing Wax is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Robert Hamer, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Melodrama set in Victorian Brighton. Scheming pub landlady uses the timorous son of a domineering pharmacist to assist in the poisoning of her drunkard husband. (The title is from the way pharmacists used to wrap parcels containing poison).
Who’s in it. Pink String and Sealing Wax stars Mervyn Johns as Edward Sutton, Gordon Jackson as David Sutton, Googie Withers as Pearl Bond and Garry Marsh as Joe Bond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Pink String and Sealing Wax has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pink String and Sealing Wax page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pink String and Sealing Wax tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pink String and Sealing Wax (1945)?
- In GB, Pink String and Sealing Wax is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pink String and Sealing Wax worth watching?
- Pink String and Sealing Wax holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pink String and Sealing Wax?
- Pink String and Sealing Wax stars Mervyn Johns, Gordon Jackson, Googie Withers, Garry Marsh and Jean Ireland.
- When was Pink String and Sealing Wax released?
- Pink String and Sealing Wax was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.