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The Velvet Touch
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The Velvet Touch

1948-07-13 · 100 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Thriller

Stage actress Valerie Stanton is locked in a bitter feud with her producer and ex Gordon Dunning. When he attempts to blackmail her into remaining under contract with his company, Stanton, in a fit of passion, clubs Dunning with a statuette, killing him. Her gloves have prevented fingerprints but her perfect alibi quickly unravels as Captain Danbury begins investigating.

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Directors
Jack Gage
Production companies
Independent Artists, RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rosalind RussellRosalind RussellValerie Stanton
Leo GennLeo GennMichael Morrell
Claire TrevorClaire TrevorMarian Webster
Sydney GreenstreetSydney GreenstreetCapt. Danbury
Leon AmesLeon AmesGordon Dunning
Frank McHughFrank McHughErnie Boyle
Walter KingsfordWalter KingsfordPeter Gunther
Dan TobinDan TobinJeff Trent
Lex BarkerLex BarkerPaul Banton
Nydia WestmanNydia WestmanSusan Crane
Theresa HarrisTheresa HarrisNancy
Russell HicksRussell HicksActor 'Judge Brack'
Irving BaconIrving BaconHerbie
Esther HowardEsther HowardPansy Dupont
Harry HaydenHarry HaydenMr. Couch
Bill ErwinBill ErwinHoward Forman (as William L. Erwin)
Martha HyerMartha HyerHelen Adams
Michael St. AngelMichael St. AngelJimmy Ross (as Steven Flagg)
Louis MasonLouis MasonTerry
James FlavinJames FlavinSgt. Oliphant

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