Conspirator (1949)
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- Approved
- 1h 27min
- Crime, Drama
- 24 Mar 1950 (USA)
- Movie
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Cast verified as complete
| Robert Taylor | ... |
Maj. Michael Curragh
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| Elizabeth Taylor | ... |
Melinda Greyton
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| Robert Flemyng | ... |
Capt. Hugh Ladholme
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| Harold Warrender | ... |
Col. Hammerbrook
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| Honor Blackman | ... |
Joyce
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| Marjorie Fielding | ... |
Aunt Jessica
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| Thora Hird | ... |
Broaders
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| Wilfrid Hyde-White | ... |
Lord Pennistone
(as Wilfred Hyde-White)
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| Marie Ney | ... |
Lady Pennistone
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| Jack Allen | ... |
Raglan
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| Helen Haye | ... |
Lady Witheringham
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| Cicely Paget-Bowman | ... |
Mrs. Hammerbrook
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| Karel Stepanek | ... |
Radek
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| Nicholas Bruce | ... |
Alek
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| Cyril Smith | ... |
Detective Inspector
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Michael Dear | ... |
Alred (uncredited)
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Richard Duke | ... |
Tube Train Passenger (uncredited)
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Edna Morris | ... |
Mrs. Parrish (uncredited)
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Pat Ryan | ... |
Tube Train Passenger (uncredited)
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| Janette Scott | ... |
Toby (uncredited)
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| Bill Travers | ... |
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Victor Saville | ||
Written by
| Sally Benson | ... | (screenplay) |
| Sally Benson | ... | (adaptation) and |
| Gerard Fairlie | ... | (adaptation) |
| Humphrey Slater | ... | (novel) |
Produced by
| Arthur Hornblow Jr. | ... | producer |
Music by
| John Wooldridge | ||
Cinematography by
| Freddie Young | ... | (photographed by) (as F.A. Young) |
Editing by
| Frank Clarke | ||
Art Direction by
| Alfred Junge | ||
Makeup Department
| Joan Johnstone | ... | hairdresser (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Dora Wright | ... | production manager |
| Roy Parkinson | ... | unit production manager (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Sash Fisher | ... | sound recordist |
| A.W. Watkins | ... | recording director |
Visual Effects by
| Tom Howard | ... | photographic effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Skeets Kelly | ... | camera operator |
Music Department
| The Philharmonia Orchestra | ... | musicians: score |
| John Wooldridge | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Angela Martelli | ... | continuity (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Howard Layton | ... | stand-in: Robert Taylor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1949) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1949) (United States) (theatrical)
- Metro Goldwyn Mayer (1950) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1950) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1950) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1951) (Norway) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Archive Collection (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1959) (West Germany) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Western Electric (sound recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
On a visit to London, eighteen-year-old American Melinda Greyton (played by seventeen-year-old Brit Dame Elizabeth Taylor) goes to her first party, a Regimental ball. There she meets and falls madly in love with Major Michael Curragh (Robert Taylor), a handsome bachelor who returns her affections. After a relatively short period of time, they marry and all is bliss. Michael has some peculiar habits such as when he gets upset when Melinda sends an old overcoat out for cleaning, or when she takes a few one pound notes from his wallet. In fact, Michael is a Communist spy and has been a member of the Party since he was in school. When Melinda finally realizes just what and who he is, she tells him to choose between her or his beliefs. He tells her he'll leave the Party, but it's all a ruse. He does love his wife, however, and when his spy masters tell him Melinda must be done away with, he faces the ultimate choice. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | The Man She Loved Was A Traitor, Sworn To Kill Her! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,832,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This movie failed at the box office, resulting in a loss to MGM of $809,000 ($9.5 million in 2022) according to studio records. See more » |
| Goofs | Both times Melinda Greyton is asked her age, her mouth says "seventeen", but her voice says "eighteen". The script must have been changed in post-production because of the controversy over difference between Dame Elizabeth Taylor and Robert Taylor's ages. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Some of the Best: Twenty-Five Years of Motion Picture Leadership (1949). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Blue Danube See more » |
| Quotes |
Melinda Greyton:
Joyce, look. I've never seen anyone like him. Never. Joyce: Do you think he's attractive? Melinda Greyton: Ferociously! See more » |