The read
It runs a compact 1h 7m.
Synopsis
Police sergeants Johnson and McManus take on Los Angeles confidence tricksters. Con man Tony Wells, lining up rich widow Jessica Royce as his latest mark, sets up a false paranormal society with other charlatans to convince the credulous Jessica that her late son is speaking to her through their sham seances. When the plan leads to murder, Johnson and McManus must bring the group down before they kill again.
Ratings
IMDb6.1/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- Herbert I. LeedsDirector
- George CallahanScreenplay
- Paul SawtellOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Robert SterlingDet. Sgt. Steve Johnson
- Joan DixonGrace Bradshaw / Bride in Film
- Ricardo CortezTony Weldon / Anthony Wells
- Douglas FowleyDet. Sgt. Mack McManus
- Elisabeth RisdonJessica Royce
- Marguerite ChurchillBarbara Madison
- John KelloggFred Reed
- Bernadene HayesPrincess Liane
- Robert BiceDrake / The Swami
- Vivien OaklandAnnie Cobb
- DanteDante the Magician
- Fred AldrichBunco Unit Detective at Desk (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
fortune tellerb movie