Courtroom drama about an adulterous pair who is charged with murdering the outraged husband of the cheating woman.Courtroom drama about an adulterous pair who is charged with murdering the outraged husband of the cheating woman.Courtroom drama about an adulterous pair who is charged with murdering the outraged husband of the cheating woman.
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Dana Andrews
- Det. Lt. Mark McPherson
- (archive footage)
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Joe Besser
- Gallagher
- (uncredited)
Virginia Carroll
- Police Matron
- (uncredited)
Harry Carter
- Seth - Court Bailiff
- (uncredited)
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- Writer
- All cast & crew
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Did you know
- TriviaAccording to an article in the May 25, 1959 edition of Daily Variety, Marilyn Monroe was the first choice for the lead.
- GoofsWhile Mrs. Ellis is on the stand, she can be also be clearly seen in the court room audience.
- Quotes
Victor Santini: He's been with the judge twenty minutes. What could he be saying to him?
- ConnectionsReferenced in Martin Scorsese and Baz Luhrmann on 'Gilda' (2010)
- SoundtracksOld Black Joe
(uncredited)
Written by Stephen Foster
Played on the piano and sung by Carol Anne Seflinger
Featured review
Great Characters, Great Dramatics
I finally had a chance to see this film from beginning to end. I first came across the movie one Saturday afternoon in 1997 and never knew its title. After a couple of years of searching, I gave up. Just last week, a librarian referred me to a video store in North Hollywood that had the title. Rita Hayworth is Prozac-like and convincing in her portrayal as a sensitive, yet withdrawn woman. Her husband, played by Alfred Ryder is as insensitive and abusive as they come; especially that he carries a gun. I thought Gig Young's character would have stood up to his mother, played by Mildred Dunnock, more sooner than later in life. Dunnock's, Mrs. Ellis was superbly overbearing, manipulative and snobbish. Tony Franciosis performed magnificently on cross of the character when questioning her undue and unwanted influence over her son. Once Defender Santini took his seat after questioning, one could see the flames of anger and disdain flow from his nostrils. This movie is a definite must-see for classic movie lovers. All those years were worth the wait and anticipation.
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- Also known as
- A Question of Mortality
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- Budget
- $1,748,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 3 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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