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Movie Info

Actress Valerie Stanton (Rosalind Russell) is locked in a bitter feud with her producer and ex-boyfriend Gordon Dunning (Leon Ames). When he attempts to blackmail Stanton into remaining under contract with his company, Stanton, in a fit of passion, clubs Dunning with a statuette, killing him. Luckily for Stanton, her gloves have prevented her fingerprints from appearing on the weapon. But her perfect alibi quickly unravels as Capt. Danbury (Sydney Greenstreet) begins a police investigation.

Genre:

mystery and thriller
Original Language:

English
Director:

John Gage
Producer:

Frederick Brisson
Writer:

Leo Rosten
Release Date (Streaming):

Oct 6, 2016
Runtime:

1h 37m
Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures Inc.

Cast & Crew

Rosalind Russell
Valerie Stanton

Leo Genn
Michael Morrell

Claire Trevor
Marian Webster

Sydney Greenstreet
Captain Danbury

Leon Ames
Gordon Dunning

Frank McHugh
Ernie Boyle

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Critic Reviews for The Velvet Touch

All Critics (2) | Fresh (2)

(The)staging is more theatrical than cinematic, appropriate perhaps for a film so steeped in the culture of Broadway but less effective in building tension...

June 27, 2008 | Full Review…

Sean Axmaker
Turner Classic Movies Online
A sparkling crime melodrama richly steeped in theatrical atmosphere.

May 3, 2002 | Rating: B | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
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Audience Reviews for The Velvet Touch

Mar 16, 2008

Great performances from Rosalind Russell, Claire Trevor and Sydney Greenstreet and an enjoyable story make this one well worth seeking out. Neat twist ending!

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