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Unmasked

1950-01-30 · 60 min · ★ 5.0

Crime

The editor of a sleazy tabloid newspaper has been borrowing money from his lover, the wife of a rich theatrical producer, and promises to marry her when she gets a divorce. However, the husband refuses to grant her a divorce, and takes back all the money and jewelry he has given her. The editor sees her husband leaving her apartment and, seeing his opportunity, kills her, takes all his IOUs (and the jewelry) and frames the husband for the murder.

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Directors
George Blair
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert RockwellRobert RockwellDetective Lt. James 'Jim' Webster
Barbra FullerBarbra FullerLinda Jackson
Raymond BurrRaymond BurrRoger Lewis
Hillary BrookeHillary BrookeDoris King (Jackson)
Paul HarveyPaul HarveyHarry Jackson
Norman BuddNorman Budd'Biggie' Wolfe
John EldredgeJohn EldredgeJohnny Rocco
Emory ParnellEmory Parnell'Pop' Swenson
Russell HicksRussell HicksGeorge Richards
Grace AlbertsonMona Durant
Lester SharpeLester SharpeMr. Schmidt
Charles QuigleyCharles QuigleyNewcombe
Barbara PepperBarbara PepperMrs. Schmidt
Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeDr. Lowell
Harry HarveyHarry HarveySaunders

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