Walk Softly, Stranger (1950)

A charming, smooth-talking gambler calling himself Chris Hale arrives in Ashton, home of the Corelli shoe factory. Claiming to have lived there as a boy, he soon ingratiates himself with ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Stevenson

Writers:

Frank Fenton (screen play), Manuel Seff (based on a story by),

Stars:

Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Spring Byington

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Joseph Cotten	...	Chris Hale aka Steve
Alida Valli	...	Elaine Corelli (as Valli)
Spring Byington	...	Mrs. Brentman
Paul Stewart	...	Whitey Lake
Jack Paar	...	Ray Healy
Jeff Donnell	...	Gwen
John McIntire	...	Morgan
Howard Petrie	...	Bowen
Frank Puglia	...	A.J. Corelli
Esther Dale	...	Miss Thompson
Marlo Dwyer	...	Mabel
Robert Ellis	...	Skating Boy

Storyline

A charming, smooth-talking gambler calling himself Chris Hale arrives in Ashton, home of the Corelli shoe factory. Claiming to have lived there as a boy, he soon ingratiates himself with the townspeople... including attractive heiress Elaine Corelli, wheelchair-bound since a recent accident. Chris, hoping to leave crime behind, seems to have excellent prospects; but of course, his past catches up with him...

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Plot Keywords:

gambling | handicap | disability | wheelchair

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Taglines:

A Strange Lie! A Strange Love!

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Genres:

Crime | Film-Noir | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 October 1950 (USA)

Also Known As:

Weep No More

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dore Schary Productions, Vanguard Films, RKO Radio Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

81 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Completed in 1948, copyrighted in 1949, but not released until 1950.

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Quotes

Bowen: I like to keep my neck in shape. I stick it out so often.

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Connections

Referenced in American Masters: Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' (1997)

User Reviews

JOSEPH COTTON FALLS IN LOVE!

Joseph Cotton (Chris Hale) is a gambler and has a hidden past which is going to catch up with him, he stole a great deal of money from the Mob in Vegas and his days are numbered along with Paul Stewart(Whitey)(who appeared with Orson Welles and Joseph Cotton in the Old Radio Days) Whitey tries to get his share of the dough and causes a great deal of problems. In the meantime Hale falls in love with Alida Valli (Elaine Corelli, Valli) who is a a disabled rich woman. Even the famous Jack Paar appears in this picture as (Roy Healey) and performed a lot better on TV than his role in this pic. There is a high speed chase, 1950's style, and a very romantic scene where Cotton's sweetheart (Valli) tells him, "no matter where you go, You Belong to Me, we are made for each other, either in this world or another". Joseph Cotton was a great actor, he appeared in "Niagara" with Marilyn Monroe and many famous leading ladies. If you love Joe Cotton, you just have to view this well made 1950's film. It is way beyond criticism!