The read
It runs a compact 1h 3m.
Synopsis
A young actress has retired from films to marry the son of a prominent and rich politician in New York City. The father objects strongly to the marriage. The actress is being blackmailed by a second-rate artist who has stolen some letters from her that could be misconstrued. During the payoff, she is knocked unconscious, and awakens to find herself involved in a murder and the police have her marked as the number-one suspect.
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Jack GlennDirector
- James CarhardtScreenplay
- Nicholas WinterScreenplay
Cast
- Carole MathewsNorma Alden
- Jack LordTommy Warren
- Howard SmithSen. Alden
- Hope MillerRosa Santorre
- Tom PediSantorre
- Eugene SmithMichael Alden
- Harry ClarkJoe
- Tom AhearnePhillips
- William GibbersonBlair
- William DwyerPatrolman
- Lionel MacLynSergeant
Stills
Themes
film noir