The read
It runs a compact 1h 15m.
Synopsis
After his doctor informs him he will die in six months, Professor Henry Todhunter decides to spend his last days killing someone who contributes nothing but harm to society. When Henry learns that his friend Betty's husband, Michael, has been painting forgeries of ancient paintings for gallery owner Ketti Moret, he investigates the fraudulent dealer's life. Judging that Ketti is truly evil, Henry prepares to murder her.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
9 audience votes
Key crew
- Vincent ShermanDirector
- Barry TriversScreenplay
- Heinz RoemheldOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Geraldine FitzgeraldBetty Farroway
- Thomas MitchellProf. Henry Todhunter
- Jeffrey LynnMichael Farroway
- James StephensonDr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens
- Mona MarisKetti Moret
- Jonathan HaleDist. Atty. Johnson
- David BruceJohn Saunders
- Thurston HallDean Somers
- Mary GordonMartha
- John EldredgePeterson
- Hardie AlbrightFerrers
- William ForrestPrentiss
Stills
Themes
professorfemme fataledying manmurderpainter as artistvigilante justicephilosophy professorphilosophy of moralityart forgerhelping others