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Walk Softly, Stranger

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  • 1h 21m
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Joseph Cotten and Alida Valli in Walk Softly, Stranger (1950)
An ex-hood hopes to start a new life under an assumed name in a small town but his past catches up with him when an old crime-buddy asks him to help with a casino heist.
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  • Film-Noir

An ex-hood hopes to start a new life under an assumed name in a small town but his past catches up with him when an old crime-buddy asks him to help with a casino heist.An ex-hood hopes to start a new life under an assumed name in a small town but his past catches up with him when an old crime-buddy asks him to help with a casino heist.An ex-hood hopes to start a new life under an assumed name in a small town but his past catches up with him when an old crime-buddy asks him to help with a casino heist.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
944
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  • Director
    • Robert Stevenson
  • Writers
    • Frank Fenton(screen play)
    • Manuel Seff(based on a story by)
    • Paul Yawitz(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Joseph Cotten
    • Alida Valli
    • Spring Byington
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Stevenson
  • Writers
    • Frank Fenton(screen play)
    • Manuel Seff(based on a story by)
    • Paul Yawitz(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Joseph Cotten
    • Alida Valli
    • Spring Byington
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    • 24User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    Alida Valli in Walk Softly, Stranger (1950)
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    Joseph Cotten and Alida Valli in Walk Softly, Stranger (1950)
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    Joseph Cotten and Alida Valli in Walk Softly, Stranger (1950)
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    Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten
    • Chris Hale aka Steveas Chris Hale aka Steve
    Alida Valli
    Alida Valli
    • Elaine Corellias Elaine Corelli
    Spring Byington
    Spring Byington
    • Mrs. Brentmanas Mrs. Brentman
    Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart
    • Whitey Lakeas Whitey Lake
    Jack Paar
    Jack Paar
    • Ray Healyas Ray Healy
    Jeff Donnell
    Jeff Donnell
    • Gwenas Gwen
    John McIntire
    John McIntire
    • Morganas Morgan
    Howard Petrie
    Howard Petrie
    • Bowenas Bowen
    Frank Puglia
    Frank Puglia
    • A.J. Corellias A.J. Corelli
    Esther Dale
    Esther Dale
    • Miss Thompsonas Miss Thompson
    Marlo Dwyer
    Marlo Dwyer
    • Mabelas Mabel
    Robert Ellis
    Robert Ellis
    • Skating Boyas Skating Boy
    George Barrows
    George Barrows
    • Man at Baras Man at Bar
    • (uncredited)
    Ruth Brady
    Ruth Brady
    • Tobacco Clerkas Tobacco Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    Wheaton Chambers
    • Tobacco Clerkas Tobacco Clerk
    • (uncredited)
    St. Luke's Episcopal Church Choristers
    St. Luke's Episcopal Church Choristers
    • Carolersas Carolers
    • (uncredited)
    Frank Clarke
    • Plane Pilotas Plane Pilot
    • (uncredited)
    James Conaty
    • New Year's Eve Celebrantas New Year's Eve Celebrant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Robert Stevenson
    • Writers
      • Frank Fenton(screen play)
      • Manuel Seff(based on a story by)
      • Paul Yawitz(based on a story by)
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    Storyline

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    A charming, smooth-talking gambler calling himself Chris Hale arrives in Ashton, home of the Corelli shoe factory. Claiming to have lived there as a boy, he soon ingratiates himself with the townspeople... including attractive heiress Elaine Corelli, wheelchair-bound since a recent accident. Chris, hoping to leave crime behind, seems to have excellent prospects; but of course, his past catches up with him... —Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
    • casino heist
    • handicapped heiress
    • on the lam
    • hiding out
    • assumed identity
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    • Taglines
      • A Strange Lie! A Strange Love!
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Film-Noir
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Completed in 1948, copyrighted in 1949, but not released until 1950.
    • Quotes

      Bowen: Why don't you sit down?

      Chris Hale: I wouldn't sit on your death bed.

    • Connections
      Referenced in American Masters: Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' (1997)

    User reviews24

    Review
    Top review
    At least only one of you jumped on the moronic "film noir" band wagon
    No, folks, this isn't "noir." Not even "pseudo-noir." What we have here is an RKO melodrama, adequately directed by Robert Stevenson, who would end his career as a Disney mainstay. Yes, this is the same director who is responsible for "Mary Poppins."

    The acting is fine, although the plot is forced and muddled. The first two-thirds of the film works well, but everything seems to fall apart during the last twenty minutes.

    Cotten is his usual professional self. "Villa" performs her part quite well. Regardless, this flick plays as a definite "B" movie.

    If only the finale had kept up with the promising premise.
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    • Ripshin
    • Mar 18, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 4, 1950 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Weep No More
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dore Schary Productions
      • Vanguard Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 21 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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