The Damned Don't Cry

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Joan Crawford and David Brian in The Damned Don't Cry (1950)

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Crime Drama Film-Noir

A New York socialite climbs the ladder of success man by man until a life among rich gangsters gives her what she thought she always wanted.A New York socialite climbs the ladder of success man by man until a life among rich gangsters gives her what she thought she always wanted.A New York socialite climbs the ladder of success man by man until a life among rich gangsters gives her what she thought she always wanted.

Director
- Vincent Sherman
Writers
- Harold Medford(screenplay)
- Jerome Weidman(screenplay)
- Gertrude Walker(story "Case History")
Stars

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Awards
- 1 win

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The Damned Don't Cry

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Joan Crawford and Kent Smith in The Damned Don't Cry (1950)

Joan Crawford, David Brian, and Kent Smith in The Damned Don't Cry (1950)

Joan Crawford and Kent Smith in The Damned Don't Cry (1950)

Joan Crawford and David Brian in The Damned Don't Cry (1950)

Joan Crawford and David Brian in The Damned Don't Cry (1950)

Joan Crawford and Steve Cochran in The Damned Don't Cry (1950)

Joan Crawford and Steve Cochran in The Damned Don't Cry (1950)

The Damned Don't Cry (1950)

Selena Royle in The Damned Don't Cry (1950)

David Brian in The Damned Don't Cry (1950)

Joan Crawford and Kent Smith in The Damned Don't Cry (1950)

Joan Crawford and Jacqueline deWit in The Damned Don't Cry (1950)

Ethel Whitehead (Lorna Hansen Forbes)as Ethel Whitehead (Lorna Hansen Forbes)

George Castleman (Joe Caveny)as George Castleman (Joe Caveny)

Nick Prentaas Nick Prenta

Martin Blackfordas Martin Blackford

Gradyas Grady

Patricia Longworthas Patricia Longworth

Jacqueline deWit

Sandraas Sandra

Jim Whiteheadas Jim Whitehead

Mrs. Castlemanas Mrs. Castleman

Royas Roy

Messengeras Messenger
(uncredited)

Woman in Casinoas Woman in Casino
(uncredited)

Mr. Fredericks - Syndicate Bossas Mr. Fredericks - Syndicate Boss
(uncredited)

Castleman's Assistantas Castleman's Assistant
(uncredited)

Mrs. Sullivanas Mrs. Sullivan
(uncredited)

Tristram Coffin

George - Maitre d'Hotel at Grady'sas George - Maitre d'Hotel at Grady's
(uncredited)

Herschel Daugherty

Rewrite Manas Rewrite Man
(uncredited)

Castleman's Secretaryas Castleman's Secretary
(uncredited)

Director
- Vincent Sherman
Writers
- Harold Medford(screenplay)
- Jerome Weidman(screenplay)
- Gertrude Walker(story "Case History")
All cast & crew
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The murder of gangster Nick Prenta touches off an investigation of mysterious socialite Lorna Hansen Forbes, who seems to have no past, and has now disappeared. In flashback, we see the woman's anonymous roots; her poor working-class marriage, which ends in tragedy and her determination to find "better things." Soon finding that sex appeal is her only salable commodity, she climbs from man to man toward the center of a nationwide crime syndicate...a very perilous position. —Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>

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Taglines
- Warner Bros.' Flaming Stars of 'Flamingo Road' Meet in Scarlet Shadows Again!
Genres
Certificate
- Approved
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
Loosely based upon the life of sharp-tongued moll Virginia Hill and her secretive relationship with gangster Bugsy Siegel.

Quotes
Ethel Whitehead: Don't talk to me about self-respect. That's something you tell yourself you got when you got nothing else. What kind of self-respect is there living on aspirin tablets and chicken salad sandwiches?
[beat]
Ethel Whitehead: Look Marty, the only thing that counts is that stuff you take to the bank, that filthy buck that everybody sneers at, but slugs to get.
[beat]
Ethel Whitehead: I know how you feel. You're a nice guy. But the world isn't for nice guys. You've got to kick and punch and belt your way up because nobody's going to give you a lift. You've got to do it yourself, cuz nobody cares about us except ourselves.

Connections
Featured in Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star (2002)

Soundtracks
Make Love with a Guitar
(uncredited)
Music by María Grever
Played by the band at Grady's

Top review

7/10

Joan Crawford gives an outstanding performance!

Joan Crawford portrays a young woman on the edge of poverty who decides to change her life for the better. Unfortunately, she thinks that money is the answer to every problem. A smart drama, though formula most of the time. An excellent cast includes David Brian, Steve Cochran and Kent Smith. This is a film worth seeing.

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gitrich
Feb 5, 1999

Release date
- May 13, 1950 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- The Victim
Filming locations
- Palm Springs, California, USA
Production company
- Warner Bros.
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Budget
- $1,233,000 (estimated)

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Runtime
- 1h 43min
Color
- Black and White
Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1

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