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The Story on Page One (1959)

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Release Date: Dec 1, 1959 Wide

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A suspenseful courtroom drama, The Story on Page One was the second and last film directed by the distinguished American playwright Clifford Odets (who also wrote the screenplay). Jo (Rita Hayworth) and Larry (Gig Young) are lovers accused of murdering Jo's husband. Their trial lawyer, Victor Santini (Anthony Franciosa) has his work cut out for him on two different fronts. For one, he has to overcome his own tendency to hit the bottle, and for another, he has to somehow win this case. As

PG, 2 hr. 3 min.

Drama

Directed By: Clifford Odets

In Theaters: Dec 1, 1959 Wide

Cast

Rita Hayworth
Jo Morris
Gig Young
Larry Ellis
Anthony Franciosa
Victor Santini
Mildred Dunnock
Mrs. Ellis
Hugh Griffith
Judge Nielson
Sanford Meisner
Phil Stanley
Robert Burton
Nordau
Alfred Ryder
Lt. Mike Morris
Katherine Squire
Mrs. Brown
Raymond Greenleaf
Judge Carey
Myrna Fahey
Alice
Leo Penn
Morrie Goetz
Sheridan Comerate
Francis Morris
Biff Elliot
Eddie Ritter
Tom Greenway
Det. Kelly
Jay Adler
Lauber
Carol Anne Seflinger
Avis Morris
Theodore Newton
Dr. Kemper
James O'Reare
Hauser
Richard Le Pore
Calvin Lewis
Dan Riss
Court Clerk
Joe McGuinn
Lt. Morris
Joe Besser
Gallagher
Leonard George
Jury Foreman
William Challee
Lemke
Virginia Carroll
Police Matron
Valerie French
Liz
Jerry Sheldon
Quiet Man at Bar

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An above par courtroom drama.

September 11, 2003 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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