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A Blueprint for Murder (1953)

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Release Date: Aug 28, 1953 Wide

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Joseph Cotten stars in A Blueprint for Murder as Whitney Cameron, a man who harbors a deep and abiding affection for his pretty sister-in-law Lynne Cameron (Jean Peters). When one of Lynne's stepchildren dies, the autopsy indicates that the child was poisoned. Despite his feelings for Lynne, Whitney can't help but feel that she was responsible for the child's death--and that she intends to go on killing until she becomes sole heir of her late husband's estate. The "moment of truth" occurs during

Unrated, 1 hr. 16 min.

Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Classics

Directed By: Andrew L. Stone

In Theaters: Aug 28, 1953 Wide

On DVD: Sep 11, 2007

Cast

Joseph Cotten
Whitney Cameron
Jean Peters
Lynne Cameron
Gary Merrill
Fred Sargent
Catherine McLeod
Maggie Sargent
Jack Kruschen
Hal Cole
Barney Phillips
Capt. Pringle
Freddy Ridgeway
Doug Jr.
Joyce McCluskey
Nurse Brownell
Mae Marsh
Anna
Harry Carter
Wheeler
Walter Sande
John L. Henderson
Tyler McVey
Technician
Teddy Mangean
Attendant
Aline Towne
File clerk
Ray Hyke
Pharmacist
Charles Collins
Pesticide seller
Eugene Borden
Headwaiter
Carleton Young
Frank Connelly
Grandon Rhodes
Judge Adams
Herbert Butterfield
Judge
George Melford
Bailiff
Jonathan Hale
Dr. Stevenson

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This is a well-acted thriller.

April 12, 2002 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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No bad, not great semi noir. What really hurts it is the blown oppurtunity of the ending.

January 21, 2010

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This was a great movie. A Black & White Suspense film, someone is poisoning the kids. But old Cam (Joseph Cotton) knows who the guilty person is. About 3/4 into the movie I am wondering if I picked the right person. In the bitter end and I do mean bitter end the truth surfaces, but I think a sequel could have easily

December 31, 2008