Tight Spot (1955)

Sherry Conley, a street tough and cynical woman with an unhappy family background, is taken from prison to a hotel, where the DA tries to convince her to testify against a mobster. Sherry ... See full summary »

Director:

Phil Karlson

Writers:

William Bowers (screenplay), Leonard Kantor (play)

Stars:

Ginger Rogers, Edward G. Robinson, Brian Keith

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ginger Rogers	...	Sherry Conley
Edward G. Robinson	...	Lloyd Hallett
Brian Keith	...	Vince Striker
Lucy Marlow	...	Prison Girl
Lorne Greene	...	Benjamin Costain
Katherine Anderson	...	Mrs. Willoughby
Allen Nourse	...	Marvin Rickles
Peter Leeds	...	Fred Packer
Doye O'Dell	...	Mississippi Mac
Eve McVeagh	...	Clara Moran

Storyline

Sherry Conley, a street tough and cynical woman with an unhappy family background, is taken from prison to a hotel, where the DA tries to convince her to testify against a mobster. Sherry is reluctant because the last witness was murdered before he made it to the stand, and why should she stick her neck out? At the hotel, several attempts are made on her life, and she falls for Vince, the policemen guarding her.

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Plot Keywords:

murder | gangster | sexual innuendo | shootout | based on play

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Genres:

Drama | Film-Noir | Thriller

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 July 1955 (France)

Also Known As:

Dead Pigeon

Filming Locations:

Staten Island Ferry, New York Harbor, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Sherry Conley: I hope you don't object to a person lookin' out their own window?
Vince Striker: You'll know right away if I object to anything.
Sherry Conley: What do you do? Light up?

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Connections

Referenced in A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954)

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Soundtracks

"The Girl from Cactus Valley"
(uncredited)
Performed by Doye O'Dell and his band during the telethon

User Reviews

Some defects but a good film.

As a big fan of Ginger Rogers', I think this film, although late in her career, is rather good. Of course with Edgar G. Robinson as the district attorney, there's no way this could be bad. The opening prison laundry scenes are more than a little hard to believe (after all, when was the last time you were in prison with perfectly manicured nails). Over all, drama and comedy nicely balanced.