Unmasked (1950)
SHAKEDOWN RACKET Exposed!
The editor of a sleazy tabloid newspaper has been borrowing money from his lover, the wife of a rich theatrical producer, and promises to marry her when she gets a divorce. However, the husband refuses to grant her a divorce, and takes back all the money and jewelry he has given her. The editor sees her husband leaving her apartment and, seeing his opportunity, kills her, takes all his IOUs (and the jewelry) and frames the husband for the murder.
Director: George Blair
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 30, 1950
Cast
- Robert Rockwell - Detective Lt. James 'Jim' Webster
- Barbra Fuller - Linda Jackson
- Raymond Burr - Roger Lewis
- Hillary Brooke - Doris King (Jackson)
- Paul Harvey - Harry Jackson
- Norman Budd - 'Biggie' Wolfe
- John Eldredge - Johnny Rocco
- Emory Parnell - 'Pop' Swenson
- Russell Hicks - George Richards
- Grace Albertson - Mona Durant
Screenplay
- Paul Yawitz (Story)
- Manuel Seff (Story)
- Albert DeMond (Screenplay)
- Norman S. Hall (Screenplay)
Music: Stanley Wilson
Cinematography: Ellis W. Carter
Editing: Robert M. Leeds
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
film noir, b movie, newspaper editor
More Films by Director: George Blair
More Films in Genre: Crime
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Unmasked about?
- The editor of a sleazy tabloid newspaper has been borrowing money from his lover, the wife of a rich theatrical producer, and promises to marry her when she gets a divorce. However, the husband refuses to grant her a divorce, and takes back all the money and jewelry he has given her. The editor sees her husband leaving her apartment and, seeing his opportunity, kills her, takes all his IOUs (and the jewelry) and frames the husband for the murder.
- Who directed Unmasked?
- Unmasked was directed by George Blair.
- Who stars in Unmasked?
- Unmasked stars Robert Rockwell, Barbra Fuller, Raymond Burr, Hillary Brooke, Paul Harvey, Norman Budd.
- How long is Unmasked?
- Unmasked has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Unmasked?
- Unmasked is a Crime film.
- Where was Unmasked produced?
- Unmasked was produced in United States of America.