The Story on Page One (1959)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Clifford Odets

Writer:

Clifford Odets

Stars:

Rita Hayworth, Anthony Franciosa, Gig Young

Cast

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

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.

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Plot Keywords:

widower | lawyer | trial | nurse | police detective | 

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Taglines:

A New Image in Suspense!

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

December 1959 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sensation auf Seite 1

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

Technical Specs

Runtime:

123 min 118 min (FMC Library Print)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Marilyn Monroe was the first choice for the lead.

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Quotes

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

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Soundtracks

"The Minstrel Boy"
Music from the Irish air "The Moreen"
Played on the organ

User Reviews

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.