The read
It runs a compact 1h 13m.
Synopsis
A Bronx working girl is drawn into an elaborate extortion plot after being kidnapped by a gang of sophisticated con men who force her, because of her remarkable resemblance, to impersonate a wealthy socialite. Based on E.V. Cunningham's (Howard Fast's) novel, "Shirley."
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Jerry ParisDirector
- Robert PrinceOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Brenda VaccaroShirley Campbel
- Jack WardenLt. Joe Burton
- Roddy McDowallAlbert Soames
- Jo Anne WorleyCynthia
- Edmond O'BrienMorton Stillman
- Vincent PriceWilliam Spevin
- Morgan SterneAdam Newman
- Michael LernerFats Detroit
- Gino ConfortiSelzer
- Arthur BatanidesFlint
- Curt ConwayMr. Foley
- Robert DoyleFrancis Malone
Themes
kidnappingmistaken identityextortiondoppelgängerdouble