In the Palm of Your Hand (1951)
A con artist seduces the widow of a millionaire, only to learn she'd plotted with her lover to murder the late husband. A tense game of cat-and-mouse ensues—but who's the cat?
Director: Roberto Gavaldón
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: June 21, 1951
Cast
- Arturo de Córdova - Professor Jaime Karin
- Leticia Palma - Ada Cisneros de Romano
- Ramón Gay - Leon Romano
- Consuelo Guerrero de Luna - Sra. Arnold
- Carmen Montejo - Clara Stein
- Enriqueta Reza - Carmelita
- Manuel Arvide - Inspector de policia
- Bertha Lehar - Señora del Valle
- Lonka Becker - Dueña de restaurante
- José Arratia - Notario
Screenplay
Music: Raúl Lavista
Cinematography: Alex Phillips
Editing: Charles L. Kimball
Production: Producciones Mier y Brooks
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
adultery, infidelity, suicide, femme fatale, film noir, murder, betrayal, scam, psychic, astrology, body in a trunk, unhappy marriage
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In the Palm of Your Hand about?
- A con artist seduces the widow of a millionaire, only to learn she'd plotted with her lover to murder the late husband. A tense game of cat-and-mouse ensues—but who's the cat?
- Who directed In the Palm of Your Hand?
- In the Palm of Your Hand was directed by Roberto Gavaldón.
- Who stars in In the Palm of Your Hand?
- In the Palm of Your Hand stars Arturo de Córdova, Leticia Palma, Ramón Gay, Consuelo Guerrero de Luna, Carmen Montejo, Enriqueta Reza.
- How long is In the Palm of Your Hand?
- In the Palm of Your Hand has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is In the Palm of Your Hand?
- In the Palm of Your Hand is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
- Where was In the Palm of Your Hand produced?
- In the Palm of Your Hand was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of In the Palm of Your Hand?
- The themes of In the Palm of Your Hand include: Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Unfaithful Wife and Story of Retribution, Noir and Dark Crime Dramas, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.