The read
It runs a compact 1h 21m.
Synopsis
A manipulative diva blackmails a married man and insults her secret lover, leading to her murder. As the husband tries to cover his tracks, the lover sabotages him and suggests turning the case into a TV show episode.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
24 audience votes
Key crew
- Jack ArnoldDirector
- Robert BleesScreenplay
- Leonard LeeScreenplay
Cast
- Edward G. RobinsonHenry Hayes
- John ForsytheDon Newell
- Kathleen HughesPaula Rainer
- Marcia HendersonLouise Newell
- Richard DenningDave Markson
- Hugh SandersPolice Lt. Mike Stevens
- Jean WillesSonia
- Eve McVeaghViv
- Harry TylerJake (as Harry O. Tyler)
- John HiestandAnnouncer
- Clark HowatBob Warren
- Robert NelsonPlainclothesman (as Bob Nelson)
Stills
Themes
film noirmurder