The read
It runs a compact 1h 4m.
Synopsis
A reporter helps the police investigate the murder of a disagreeable and philandering actor who is found strangled to death in his theater dressing room with its door and window locked from the inside.
Ratings
IMDb5.3/10
13 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard ThorpeDirector
Cast
- John HollandJim Ryan
- Barbara KentJean Royce
- Raymond LargayPolice Capt. Blake
- James P. BurtisPolice Sgt. Jardine
- Lillian RichPamela Gregory
- Lafe McKeeMichael, theater watchman
- Lloyd WhitlockFrank Murray
- Larry SteersRalph Burns
- Dorothy ChristyEthel Wynn Merle
- Crauford KentAlvin Merle
- Walter BrennanWalt
- Creighton HalePlay Co-star
Stills
Themes
murderpre-codestage manager