Never Look Back is a 1952 British second feature ('B')[1] drama film directed by Francis Searle and starring Rosamund John, Hugh Sinclair and Guy Middleton.
In a court battle against Nigel Stewart, a barrister who is madly in love with her, Maitland clears Ransome of murder by disclosing her earlier relationship with him, and that he was staying in her flat on the night of the crime.
On the screen, however, it has been made to seem quite plausible and improves as it progresses, with a convincing court scene, The tempo, though, is too slow to sustain excitement.
"[7] Kine Weekly wrote: "The characterisation and atmosphere are quite good, and smooth presentation gives its neat, if slightly theatrical, plot validity and penultimate punch.
"[8] TV Guide gave the film two out of four stars, and wrote, "the British legal system is invested with enough romantic drama to rival a soap opera in this intriguing thriller.