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The Story on Page One (1959)

APPROVED 123 min  -  Drama  -   December 1959 (USA)
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When Jo Morris' marriage turned sour and heartless, she found sympathy and companionship with widower Larry Ellis... See full summary »

Director:

Clifford Odets

Writer:

Clifford Odets

Stars:

Rita Hayworth, Anthony Franciosa and Gig Young
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Rita Hayworth ...
Josephine Brown / Jo Morris
Anthony Franciosa ...
Victor Santini
Gig Young Gig Young ...
Larry Ellis
Mildred Dunnock ...
Mrs. Ellis
Hugh Griffith ...
Judge Edgar Neilsen
Sanford Meisner Sanford Meisner ...
Phil Stanley
Robert Burton Robert Burton ...
District Attorney Nordeau
Alfred Ryder Alfred Ryder ...
Lt. Mike Morris
Katherine Squire Katherine Squire ...
Mrs. Hattie Brown
Raymond Greenleaf Raymond Greenleaf ...
Judge Carey
Myrna Fahey Myrna Fahey ...
Alice
Leo Penn Leo Penn ...
Morrie Goetz
Sheridan Comerate Sheridan Comerate ...
Ofcr. Francis Morris
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dana Andrews ...
Det. Lt. Mark McPherson (voice) (archive footage)
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Storyline

When Jo Morris' marriage turned sour and heartless, she found sympathy and companionship with widower Larry Ellis. After Jo's husband is accidentally killed in a struggle over a gun with Larry, the adulterous couple find themselves on trial for their lives, with their lawyers fighting the pair's reluctance to turn against each other. Written by scgary66  

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Plot Keywords:

Widower | Lawyer | Trial | Nurse | Police Detective  | See more »

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A New Image in Suspense!

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Sensation auf Seite 1 See more »

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jerry Wald Productions, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Company of Artists, The See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (FMC Library Print)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Marilyn Monroe was the first choice for the lead. See more »

Quotes

Mrs. Hattie Brown: I'm smoking like a fish.
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Soundtracks

"Old Black Joe"
Written by Stephen Foster
Played on the piano and sung by Carol Anne Seflinger See more »