Dr. Crippen (1962 film) Dr. Crippen (1962 film) Dr. Crippen is a 1962 British biographical film directed by Robert Lynn and starring Donald Pleasence, Coral Browne and Samantha Eggar. The film's plot concerns the real-life Edwardian doctor Hawley Harvey Crippen, who was hanged in 1910 for the murder of his wife. The cinematography was provided by Nicolas Roeg. The film ostensibly covers Crippen’s trial but the story is fleshed out with flashbacks to the doctor’s relationship with his coarse, overbearing wife and his affair with a young mistress. Bosley Crowther in "The New York Times" wrote, "well, one must give good scores to Mr.
John Crippen which he has placed in professional divisions in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Born in 1967 and the youngest of five children, John Crippen was raised by a single income family. His Father, George Crippen, was a plasterer and did not retire until the age of 72. Coming from a family with very little income to spare, Crippen's family was encouraged to enjoy the simple things in life such as nature, hiking, boating, and fishing. His connection with nature has had a tremendous influence to his photography, writing, and hand drawn artwork. Crippen still enjoys the simple things in life such