The read
It runs a compact 1h 0m.
Synopsis
The editor of a sleazy tabloid newspaper has been borrowing money from his lover, the wife of a rich theatrical producer, and promises to marry her when she gets a divorce. However, the husband refuses to grant her a divorce, and takes back all the money and jewelry he has given her. The editor sees her husband leaving her apartment and, seeing his opportunity, kills her, takes all his IOUs (and the jewelry) and frames the husband for the murder.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- George BlairDirector
- Albert DeMondScreenplay
- Norman S. HallScreenplay
- Stanley WilsonOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Robert RockwellDetective Lt. James 'Jim' Webster
- Barbra FullerLinda Jackson
- Raymond BurrRoger Lewis
- Hillary BrookeDoris King (Jackson)
- Paul HarveyHarry Jackson
- Norman Budd'Biggie' Wolfe
- John EldredgeJohnny Rocco
- Emory Parnell'Pop' Swenson
- Russell HicksGeorge Richards
- Grace AlbertsonMona Durant
- Lester SharpeMr. Schmidt
- Charles QuigleyNewcombe
Stills
Themes
film noirb movienewspaper editor