Dave, seeking easy money, joins a criminal gang headed by Mr Gregory, which has its headquarters in a suburban palais-de-danse.

The film was shot at Southall Studios with sets designed by the art director Andrew Mazzei.

For the innocents, Richard Attenborough makes a likeable Ted and is modestly partnered by Sheila Sim.

"[9] The Radio Times Guide to Films gave the film 2/5 stars, writing: "Real-life newlyweds Richard Attenborough and Sheila Sim co-star in this stark crime quickie, which also marks the feature debut of Dirk Bogarde as a bobby on the beat.

[...] With Sim going undercover at the local dance hall, the film will evoke memories of Saturday nights gone by.