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They Won't Believe Me (1947)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1947 Wide

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Irving Pichel's They Won't Believe Me is the flashback unfolding of Larry Ballentine's (Robert Young) witness-stand testimony in his trial for the murder of girlfriend Verna Carlson (Susan Hayward). Larry is the first to admit he's a parasitic heel, cheating on his rich wife Gretta (Rita Johnson) first with magazine writer Janice Bell (Jane Greer) and then with Verna. Though aware of Larry's affairs, Gretta cannot manage to leave him; rather, she uses her money to keep him in tow. She foils his

Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.

Drama

Directed By: Irving Pichel

Written By: Jonathan Latimer

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1947 Wide

RKO Pictures

Cast

Robert Young
Larry Ballentine
Susan Hayward
Verna Carlson
Rita Johnson
Gretta Ballentine
Tom Powers
Trenton
George Tyne
Lieutenant Carr
Frank Ferguson
Cahill
Jean Andren
Maid
Polly Bailey
Untidy Woman
Don Beddoe
Thomason
Nina Borget
Mrs. Roberts
Lovyss Bradley
Miss Jordan
Lillian Bronson
Mrs. Hines
Anthony Caruso
Tough Patient
Ellen Corby
Screaming Woman
Anne Cornwall
Screaming Woman
Dot Farley
Emma
Charles Flynn
Masseur
Byron Foulger
Mortician
Lee Frederick
Detective
Jack Gargan
Bartender
William Gillespie
Waiter
Sol (Saul) Gorss
Gus
Wilton Graff
Patrick Gold
Fred Graham
Deputy Sheriff
Jane Greer
Janice Bell
Harry Harvey
Judge Fletcher
Herbert Heywood
Sheriff
Carl Kent
Chauffeur
Perc Launders
Police Stenographer
Paul Maxey
Mr. Bowman
Matt McHugh
Tiny Old Man
Netta Packer
Spinster
Milton Parsons
Court Clerk
Lee Phelps
Bailiff
Jack Rice
Tour Conductor
Hector V. Sarno
Nick
Janet Shaw
Susan Haines
George Sherwood
Highway Cop
Harry Strang
Ryan
Irene Tedrow
1st Woman
Bob Thom
Hotel Clerk
Martin Wilkins
Sailor
Bud Wolfe
Driver
Robert Thom
Hotel Clerk
Frank Pharr
Patrick Collins
George Morrell
Rancher
Harry Gillespie
Waiter
Ivan Browning
Bartender
Helen Dickson
Woman
Bert LeBaron
Joe Pots
Robert Peyton
Detective
Bob Pepper
Officer Guarding Larry
Elena Warren
Mrs. Bowman
Ira Buck Woods
Waiter

Critic Reviews for They Won't Believe Me

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An outstanding film noir melodrama.

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

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Excellent undeservedly obscure noir with an excellent dark performance from the usually genial Robert Young. Economically directed by Pichel with terrific contributions from Susan Hayward, Jane Greer and particularly Rita Johnson. Great denouncement, catch it if you can.

November 25, 2011

jay nixon

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What a great story, Robert Young is at his best. Compelling, always interesting and a fascinating story. Good cinematography. Rita Johnson stands out in the cast.

January 3, 2010

James Higgins

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