The Story on Page One (1959)
Did their relationship have to lead to murder?
An adulterous couple is accused of murder after the woman's husband is shot and killed during a scuffle. A high-profile court case tells the story.
Director: Clifford Odets
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: December 1, 1959
Cast
- Rita Hayworth - Josephine Brown / Jo Morris
- Anthony Franciosa - Victor Santini
- Gig Young - Larry Ellis
- Mildred Dunnock - Mrs. Ellis
- Hugh Griffith - Judge Edgar Neilsen
- Sanford Meisner - Phil Stanley
- Robert Burton - District Attorney Nordeau
- Alfred Ryder - Lt. Mike Morris
- Katherine Squire - Mrs. Hattie Brown
- Raymond Greenleaf - Judge Carey
Screenplay
Music: Elmer Bernstein
Cinematography: James Wong Howe
Editing: Hugh S. Fowler
Production: Jerry Wald Productions, Company of Artists, 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Courtroom Drama, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy
Keywords
trial, lawyer, widower, courtroom
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Story on Page One about?
- An adulterous couple is accused of murder after the woman's husband is shot and killed during a scuffle. A high-profile court case tells the story.
- Who directed The Story on Page One?
- The Story on Page One was directed by Clifford Odets.
- Who stars in The Story on Page One?
- The Story on Page One stars Rita Hayworth, Anthony Franciosa, Gig Young, Mildred Dunnock, Hugh Griffith, Sanford Meisner.
- How long is The Story on Page One?
- The Story on Page One has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is The Story on Page One?
- The Story on Page One is a Drama film.
- Where was The Story on Page One produced?
- The Story on Page One was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Story on Page One?
- The themes of The Story on Page One include: Courtroom Drama, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy.