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After an ambitious actor insinuates himself into the life of a wealthy middle-aged playwright and marries her, he plots with his mistress to murder her.
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Myra Hudson -
Lester Blaine -
Irene Neves -
Steve Kearney -
Ann Taylor -
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Director:
David MillerWriters:
Lenore J. Coffee (screenplay), Robert Smith (screenplay), Edna Sherry (novel)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
Marlon Brando was originally offered the role of Lester Blaine
Quotes
Myra Hudson:
Remember what Nietzsche says "Live dangerously!"
Lester Blaine:
You know what happened to Nietzsche?
Myra Hudson:
No, what?
Lester Blaine:
He's dead.
Goofs
When Junior brings Irene to her apartment and refuses to leave, she tries twice to close the door. Each time, a stagehand's hand can be seen reaching for the knob from out in the hall, a common practice on stage sets if a door doesn't latch properly or stay closed.
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One of the few films with an itemized credits listing for each wardrobe category designer.
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Genres
Film-Noir | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
August 1952Language
English
Country of Origin
USABox Office
Budget:
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