The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
A small-town newspaper editor risks everything to expose a corrupt sheriff.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
14 audience votes
Key crew
- Gerald MayerDirector
- Charles PalmerWriter
- David ButtolphOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Walter PidgeonHaven D. Allridge
- John HodiakCharles 'Chick' Johnson
- Audrey TotterCleo Bethel
- Paula RaymondPeggy Stauton
- Thomas GomezSherrif Kellwin C. 'Casey' Burke
- Cameron MitchellRandloph 'Randy' Stauton
- Karl MaldenCapt. Buck Maxwell
- Everett SloaneNelson S. Tarsson
- Jonathan CottDeputy Edward 'Ned' Grayton
- Frank CadyBennie Amboy
- Hugh SandersJudge Neeler
- Griff BarnettAtty. General J. R. Morrison
Stills
Themes
newspapercorruptionfilm noirsmall town sheriff