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The Accused (1949)

101 min  -  Drama | Film-Noir | Thriller  -   14 January 1949 (USA)
6.8
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A beautiful psychology professor tries to hide a self-defense killing.

Director:

William Dieterle

Writers:

Ketti Frings (screenplay), June Truesdell (novel), and 6 more credits »

Stars:

Loretta Young, Robert Cummings and Wendell Corey
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Loretta Young ...
Dr. Wilma Tuttle
Robert Cummings ...
Warren Ford
Wendell Corey Wendell Corey ...
Lt. Ted Dorgan
Sam Jaffe Sam Jaffe ...
Dr. Romley
Douglas Dick Douglas Dick ...
Bill Perry
Suzanne Dalbert Suzanne Dalbert ...
Susan Duval
Sara Allgood Sara Allgood ...
Mrs. Conner
Mickey Knox Mickey Knox ...
Jack Hunter
George Spaulding George Spaulding ...
Dean Rhodes
Francis Pierlot Francis Pierlot ...
Dr. Vinson
Ann Doran Ann Doran ...
Miss Rice, Nurse
Carole Mathews Carole Mathews ...
Waitress
Billy Mauch Billy Mauch ...
Harry Brice (as Bill Mauch)
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Storyline

Wilma Tuttle, psychology professor, lets aggressively brash student Bill Perry drive her home. Big mistake. After an attempted rape, Perry is dead; panicked, Wilma hides her traces and flees. As time passes, she watches the investigations of Homicide Lt. Dorgan with painfully concealed apprehension. Complicating matters: her budding romance with Warren Ford, Perry's guardian. How long can she stand the strain? Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Psychology | Psychology Professor | Attempted Rape | College Professor | College  | See more »

Taglines:

STARK, STARTLING SUSPENSE - SOUL-STIRRING DRAMA (original print ad - all caps) See more »

Genres:

Drama | Film-Noir | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Acusada See more »

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on March 28, 1949 with Loretta Young and Robert Cummings reprising their film roles. See more »

Quotes

[last lines]
Dorgan's colleague: Don't look so gloomy. We haven't lost yet.
[Dorgan looks at Wilma's innocent facial expression]
Lt. Ted Dorgan: Oh we have.
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Connections

Referenced in Choose Me (1984) See more »

Soundtracks

"Latin Rhythm"
(uncredited)
Music by Victor Young See more »