Dermot Walsh
Birthday: 1924-09-10 Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland
Synopsis
Acting
Echo of Diana
When a woman begins to investigate her husband's mysterious death in a plane accident she discovers the involvement of a woman known simply as Diana.
The Tell-Tale Heart
Themes of voyeurism and unrequited love compliment Poe's classic of murder and insanity in this superbly suspenseful loose interpretation. Anxiety-stricken librarian Edgar Marsh becomes infatuated with his next-door neighbor, but when he can't have her, he resorts to murder.
The Trunk
An attorney's former mistress and his friend feign her death in order to bilk his new bride of 2,000 pounds.
The Challenge
Jailed for his role in a gang heist and ditched by its female leader (Jayne Mansfield), a widower (Anthony Quayle) decides to keep the loot.
The Flesh and the Fiends
Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Robert Knox requires cadavers for his research into the functioning of the human body; local ne'er-do-wells Burke and Hare find ways to provide him with fresh specimens...
Out of the Shadow
A reporter learns that his brother, a student, has committed suicide. Unconvinced, he begins his own investigation when the police dismiss his suspicions. Could a killer be on the loose in Cambridge?
At the Stroke of Nine
A prominent journalist is kidnapped by a lunatic who threatens to kill her unless she writes flattering articles about him.
Bond of Fear
An escaped killer hides out by forcing a travelling family to take him with them.
Ghost Ship
Warned that it is haunted, a skeptical young couple buy a rundown yacht and fix it up to be their home-on-the-sea, only to slowly realize that it really is haunted.
The Frightened Man
Kicked out of Oxford, a junk dealer's son joins a gang of thieves fenced by his father.
Jassy
In 19th century England, Jassy is a young Gypsy girl blessed with the gift of second sight. Pursued by superstitious villagers, she is rescued by the son of the owner of Mordelaine, a vast stately home. Unfortunately, his father's drinking and gambling threaten the very ownership of the house. Despite her humble origins as a servant girl, Jassy must try to use her talents to climb the social ladder and save Mordelaine for the man whom she loves.
Hungry Hill
Life becomes a tragedy for the wife of an Irish heir to a 19th-century family feud and fortune.
