Sudden Fear (1952)

08/07/1952 (US) • 1h 52m

Thriller, Crime

Every Suspenseful Moment... Every Embrace... Every Kiss... A Breathtaking Experience!

Overview

Actor Lester Blaine has all but landed the lead in Myra Hudson's new play when Myra vetoes him because, to her, he doesn't look like a romantic leading man. On a train from New York to San Francisco, Blaine sets out to prove Myra wrong...by romancing her. Is he sincere, or does he have a dark ulterior motive?

Top Billed Cast

Joan Crawford

Myra Hudson Blaine

Jack Palance

Lester Blaine

Gloria Grahame

Irene Neves

Bruce Bennett

Steve Kearney

Virginia Huston

Ann Taylor

Mike Connors

Junior Kearney

Bess Flowers

Party Guest (uncredited)

Harold Miller

Reception Guest (uncredited)

Bert Stevens

Opera Patron (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

san francisco, california

con man

mistaken identity

deceived wife

film noir

playwright

mistress

black and white

writer

heiress

audio recording

older woman younger man relationship

woman in jeopardy

social differences

turning the tables

aspiring actor

perfect murder

fearful wife

revenge thriller

plot twist

woman falls in love

suspect husband

manipulative husband

noir thriller

gold diggers

homme fatale

successful playwright

wealthy woman

spousal murder

broadway playwright

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