Cry Murder
When your back's against the wall.... there's one way out! Cry Murder!
1950 · 1h 3m · Approved
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance
Directed by
Jack Glenn
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Cry Murder
Overview
A young actress has retired from films to marry the son of a prominent and rich politician in New York City. The father objects strongly to the marriage. The actress is being blackmailed by a second-rate artist who has stolen some letters from her that could be misconstrued. During the payoff, she is knocked unconscious, and awakens to find herself involved in a murder and the police have her marked as the number-one suspect.
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