"The frank story of a woman who knew every temptation!"

1956

1h 23m

5.2(12 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

A con woman tries to swindle her partner-in-crime husband with the help of one of her former marks. But is she to be trusted?

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Cast & Crew

12 members

Acting

Anne Baxter

Rita

Acting

Sterling Hayden

Dave Arnold

Acting

John Hoyt

Harold King, alias Harley Kendrick

Acting

Jesse White

J.J. McGonigle

Acting

Wally Cassell

Tony

Acting

Alex Gerry

Larry Chalmers

Acting

Paul Picerni

Jannings, assistant D.A.

Acting

Theodore Newton

Detective Capt. Getz

Acting

Carol Kelly

Julie, Tony's girl

Acting

Tyler McVey

Detective Hogan

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Lee Turnbull

Detective Tinney

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Carol Kelly

Julie

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