The Story on Page One (1959)
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- Approved
- 2h 3min
- Drama
- Dec 1959 (USA)
- Movie
Courtroom drama about an adulterous pair who is charged with murdering the outraged husband of the cheating woman.
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| Rita Hayworth | ... |
Josephine Brown / Jo Morris
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| Anthony Franciosa | ... |
Victor Santini
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| Gig Young | ... |
Larry Ellis
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| Mildred Dunnock | ... |
Mrs. Ellis
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| Hugh Griffith | ... |
Judge Edgar Neilsen
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| Sanford Meisner | ... |
Phil Stanley
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| Robert Burton | ... |
District Attorney Nordeau
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| Alfred Ryder | ... |
Lt. Mike Morris
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| Katherine Squire | ... |
Mrs. Hattie Brown
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| Raymond Greenleaf | ... |
Judge Carey
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| Myrna Fahey | ... |
Alice
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Leo Penn | ... |
Morrie Goetz
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| Sheridan Comerate | ... |
Ofcr. Francis Morris
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| Jay Adler | ... |
Lauber (uncredited)
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| Dana Andrews | ... |
Det. Lt. Mark McPherson (uncredited) (archiveFootage) (voice)
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| Joe Besser | ... |
Gallagher (uncredited)
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Virginia Carroll | ... |
Police Matron (uncredited)
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| Harry Carter | ... |
Seth - Court Bailiff (uncredited)
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| William Challee | ... |
Lemke (uncredited)
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Jack Chefe | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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Bru Danger | ... |
Cook (uncredited)
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| Biff Elliot | ... |
Eddie Ritter (uncredited)
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| Franklyn Farnum | ... |
Juror (uncredited)
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| Valerie French | ... |
Liz (uncredited)
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Leonard George | ... |
Jury Foreman (uncredited)
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Richard George | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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| Tom Greenway | ... |
Detective Captain Kelly (uncredited)
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| Stuart Holmes | ... |
Juror (uncredited)
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Miranda Jones | ... |
Miss Monroe (uncredited)
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| Colin Kenny | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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| Mike Lally | ... |
Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
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| Richard LePore | ... |
Calvin Lewis (uncredited)
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| Carl M. Leviness | ... |
Juror (uncredited)
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| Mathew McCue | ... |
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
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| Joe McGuinn | ... |
Lt. Morris (uncredited)
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| Theodore Newton | ... |
Dr. Kemper (uncredited)
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| William H. O'Brien | ... |
Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
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James O'Rear | ... |
Hauser (uncredited)
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| Dan Riss | ... |
Court Clerk (uncredited)
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Art Salter | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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| Carol Anne Seflinger | ... |
Avis Morris (uncredited)
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Jerry Sheldon | ... |
Quiet Man in Bar (uncredited)
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Arthur Tovey | ... |
Juror (uncredited)
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George Turley | ... |
Court Stenographer (uncredited)
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| Clifton Webb | ... |
Waldo Lydecker (uncredited) (archiveFootage) (voice)
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Directed by
| Clifford Odets | ||
Written by
| Clifford Odets | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Jerry Wald | ... | producer |
Music by
| Elmer Bernstein | ||
Cinematography by
| James Wong Howe | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Hugh S. Fowler | ||
Art Direction by
| Howard Richmond | ||
| Lyle R. Wheeler | ||
Set Decoration by
| G.W. Berntsen | ||
| Walter M. Scott | ||
Makeup Department
| Ben Nye | ... | makeup artist |
| Myrl Stoltz | ... | hair stylist |
| Doris Haines | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Frederick McCoy | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jack Gertsman | ... | assistant director |
| Harrold Weinberger | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Jack Gorton | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Alfred Bruzlin | ... | sound |
| Harry M. Leonard | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Joe Jackman | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Lang | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Jack Richter | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Edward B. Powell | ... | orchestrator |
| Vince De Rosa | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Louis Kaufman | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Anita Speer | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Bert Steiner | ... | dialogue coach (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1959) (United States) (theatrical)
- Centfox (1960) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century-Fox (1960) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1966) (United States) (tv) (original airing) (pan/scan)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bausch & Lomb (CinemaScope lenses)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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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| Taglines | A New Image in Suspense! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,748,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | According to an article in the May 25, 1959 edition of Daily Variety, Marilyn Monroe was the first choice for the lead. See more » |
| Goofs | While Mrs. Ellis is on the stand, she can be also be clearly seen in the court room audience. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Martin Scorsese and Baz Luhrmann on 'Gilda' (2010). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Old Black Joe See more » |
| Quotes |
Victor Santini:
He's been with the judge twenty minutes. What could he be saying to him? See more » |