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The Story on Page One
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The Story on Page One

1959-12-01 · 123 min · ★ 5.1

Drama

An adulterous couple is accused of murder after the woman's husband is shot and killed during a scuffle. A high-profile court case tells the story.

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Directors
Clifford Odets
Production companies
Jerry Wald Productions, Company of Artists, 20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rita HayworthRita HayworthJosephine Brown / Jo Morris
Anthony FranciosaAnthony FranciosaVictor Santini
Gig YoungGig YoungLarry Ellis
Mildred DunnockMildred DunnockMrs. Ellis
Hugh GriffithHugh GriffithJudge Edgar Neilsen
Sanford MeisnerSanford MeisnerPhil Stanley
Robert BurtonRobert BurtonDistrict Attorney Nordeau
Alfred RyderAlfred RyderLt. Mike Morris
Katherine SquireKatherine SquireMrs. Hattie Brown
Raymond GreenleafRaymond GreenleafJudge Carey
Myrna FaheyMyrna FaheyAlice
Leo PennLeo PennMorrie Goetz
Sheridan ComerateSheridan ComerateOfcr. Francis Morris
Jay AdlerJay AdlerLauber (uncredited)
Joe BesserJoe BesserGallagher (uncredited)
Virginia CarrollVirginia CarrollPolice Matron (uncredited)
Harry CarterHarry CarterSeth (Court Bailiff) (uncredited)
William ChalleeWilliam ChalleeLemke (uncredited)
Jack ChefeJack ChefeCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Bru DangerCook (uncredited)

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