Moment of Indiscretion

Moment of Indiscretion

Moment of Indiscretion

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Moment of Indiscretion

1958

1h 11m

7.0(2 votes)

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Overview

Janet Miller (Lana Morris) is a married woman caught in awkward circumstances after police investigating a murder come up with evidence, and a potentially lethal motive, which lead them to suspect her of committing the crime. Their suspicions increase when Janet is less than forthcoming about a visit she paid to a former beau. Happily, her loyal husband (Ronald Howard) swears by her innocence and quickly leaps into motion to find the real killer.

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10 featured cast members

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Ronald Howard

Ronald Howard

John Miller

Lana Morris

Lana Morris

Janet Miller

John Van Eyssen

John Van Eyssen

Corby

Denis Shaw

Denis Shaw

Inspector Marsh

John Witty

Brian

Totti Truman Taylor

Totti Truman Taylor

Mrs Cartier

Piers Keelan

Det. / Sgt. Field

Ann Lynn

Ann Lynn

Pauline

Diana Potter

Vicki Drayton

Arnold Bell

Police Surgeon

Creative team

Directed by: Max Varnel
Written by: Eldon Howard
Brian Clemens
Produced by: Edward J. Danziger
Harry Lee Danziger

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