

The Story on Page One
1959-12-01 · 123 min · ★ 5.1
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.
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- Directors
- Clifford Odets
- Production companies
- Jerry Wald Productions, Company of Artists, 20th Century Fox
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Rita HayworthJosephine Brown / Jo Morris
Anthony FranciosaVictor Santini
Gig YoungLarry Ellis
Mildred DunnockMrs. Ellis
Hugh GriffithJudge Edgar Neilsen
Sanford MeisnerPhil Stanley
Robert BurtonDistrict Attorney Nordeau
Alfred RyderLt. Mike Morris
Katherine SquireMrs. Hattie Brown
Raymond GreenleafJudge Carey
Myrna FaheyAlice
Leo PennMorrie Goetz
Sheridan ComerateOfcr. Francis Morris
Jay AdlerLauber (uncredited)
Joe BesserGallagher (uncredited)
Virginia CarrollPolice Matron (uncredited)
Harry CarterSeth (Court Bailiff) (uncredited)
William ChalleeLemke (uncredited)
Jack ChefeCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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