Madeleine is preparing an arsenic mixture..

David Lean directs Ann Todd as 'Madeleine'

As Madeleine (Ann Todd) tries on her wedding dress, news comes that her former lover Emile is dead

The murder weapon?

David Lean at work

Emile (Ivan Desny) with Madeleine (Ann Todd)

David Lean directs Ann Todd, as Madeleine begs Emile for the return of her letters

Madeleine and her official suitor Mr. Minnoch (Norman Wolland) enjoy a ride by the sea

David Lean discusses a scene with Leslie Banks (Mr. Smith)

David Lean with Ivan Desny and Ann Todd

David Lean explains what he wants in the scene

Madeleine (Ann Todd) prepares for her wedding

Madeleine appears in court, charged with the murder of Emile

Emile visits Madeleine at her home, secretly, at night

Emile quarrels with Madeleine

Reporters surround Madeleine as she leaves the court

David Lean stages a superb scene as Madeleine walks free from the court

A publicity shot of Emile, Madeleine and one of the incriminating letters

One winter's night, Madeleine entertains Emile in her maid's room

Emile is taken ill at his lodgings

Emile and Madeleine meet in secret

In another superbly shot sequence, Madeleine prepares to enter the courtroom

A rare visit to the set: Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Kent

Cinematographer Guy Green behind the camera