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Apology for Murder

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4.8/10 • 13

1945-09-271h 7m

Crime

Head over heels in love with a stern and cold older businessman's young wife, a reporter is seduced into conspiring to murder him so she can inherit his estate, while pinning the murder on another businessman.

Directors
Sam Newfield
Editors
Holbrook N. Todd

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  1. Hugh Beaumont

    Hugh Beaumont

    Kenny Blake

  2. Ann Savage

    Ann Savage

    Toni Kirkland

  3. Charles D. Brown

    Charles D. Brown

    Ward McGee

  4. Russell Hicks

    Russell Hicks

    Harvey Kirkland

  5. Pierre Watkin

    Pierre Watkin

    Craig Jordan

  6. Budd Buster

    Budd Buster

    Jed

  7. Norman Willis

    Norman Willis

    Allen Webb

  8. Elizabeth Valentine

    Elizabeth Valentine

    Mrs. Harper

  9. George Sherwood

    George Sherwood

    Lieutenant Edwards

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CinemaSerf

Jun 1, 2023

6/10

Investigative journalist "Blake" (Hugh Beaumont) is looking into a lucrative business deal that might be in the offing for the wealthy "Kirkland" (Russell Hicks). An impromptu meeting, though, introduces him to a new proposition - the man's much younger wife "Toni" (Ann Savage). She's unhappy, soon seeking solace in his arms and plotting his demise. "Blake" is initially unwilling to co-operate, but she's a clever woman and... The question is, can they get away with it and manage to frame "Jordan" (Pierre Watkin) for good measure? At just over the hour, this is quite a watchable crime thriller with plenty of feminine wiles, manipulation, betrayal and an ending that delivers just desserts a-plenty. No, it's not a great or especially memorable film and I could have done with someone like Barbara Stanwyck in the lead (they could have too, I guess) but if you like the genre you'll enjoy this readily enough.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
seductionfemme fatalefilm noirmurdernewspaper reporter