Directed by:
Jack GageCinematography:
Joseph WalkerComposer:
Leigh HarlineCast:
Rosalind Russell, Leo Genn, Claire Trevor, Sydney Greenstreet, Leon Ames, Frank McHugh, Lex Barker, Martha Hyer, Barry Norton, Bess Flowers, Irving Bacon (more)Plots(1)
Rosalind Russell stars in one of her most challenging roles in the suspenseful drama. Val Stanton (Russell) is a famous "light" actress who yearns to play a dramatic role. Her jealous producer (Leon Ames), however, tries to blackmail her into staying with him, and in a fit of anguish, she accidentally kills him. But Val has committed the "perfect" murder - a fellow actress (Claire Trevor) is suspected of the crime! When the detective (Sydney Greenstreet) closes the case, Val tries to enjoy her newfound freedom in her career and her love, but she is too haunted by guilt. Written by Leo Rosten and directed by John Gage, this sophisticated murder mystery keeps viewers in suspense right up to the startling climax. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Rosalind Russell
USA
Best movies:
His Girl Friday (1940)
The Citadel (1938)
China Seas (1935)
Leo Genn
UK
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The Longest Day (1962)
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Claire Trevor
USA
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Sydney Greenstreet
UK
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Leon Ames
USA
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Frank McHugh
USA
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Lex Barker
USA
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The Name of the Game (1968) (series)
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Martha Hyer
USA
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The Chase (1966)
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Barry Norton
Argentina
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Bess Flowers
USA
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Irving Bacon
USA
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Monsieur Verdoux (1947)
Bill Erwin
USA
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Russell Hicks
USA
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Dan Tobin
USA
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The Big Clock (1948)
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James Flavin
USA
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The Roaring Twenties (1939)
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Mike Lally
USA
Best movies:
The Sting (1973)
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Sam Harris
Australia
Best movies:
Some Like It Hot (1959)
The Great Dictator (1940)
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Harold Miller
USA
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Sam Ash
USA
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Harry Hayden
Canada
Best movies:
Fury (1936)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
The Thin Man Goes Home (1945)