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The Glass Web
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The Glass Web

1953-11-11 · 81 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Mystery

A manipulative diva blackmails a married man and insults her secret lover, leading to her murder. As the husband tries to cover his tracks, the lover sabotages him and suggests turning the case into a TV show episode.

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Directors
Jack Arnold
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Edward G. RobinsonEdward G. RobinsonHenry Hayes
John ForsytheJohn ForsytheDon Newell
Kathleen HughesKathleen HughesPaula Rainer
Marcia HendersonMarcia HendersonLouise Newell
Richard DenningRichard DenningDave Markson
Hugh SandersHugh SandersPolice Lt. Mike Stevens
Jean WillesJean WillesSonia
Eve McVeaghEve McVeaghViv
Harry TylerHarry TylerJake (as Harry O. Tyler)
John HiestandAnnouncer
Clark HowatClark HowatBob Warren
Robert NelsonPlainclothesman (as Bob Nelson)
John VerrosFred Abbott
Helen WallaceHelen WallaceMrs. Doyle
Benny RubinBenny RubinTramp Comic
Stephen CoitKen

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