The October Man

The October Man is a 1947 mystery movie about a man accused of murder. John Mills and Joan Greenwood star in the movie. Film critics generally panned the movie while praising Mill’s work as an actor. The story centers around Jim Ackland (Mills). He is involved in a bus crash, and sustains a brain injury as a result. He was the guardian of a young girl who is killed in the crash. He is devastated by the girl’s death and feels responsible for it. He attempts suicide twice as he is recovering from his injuries. He is accused of murdering a woman named Molly Newman. Fans of film noir films will probably enjoy this movie.