The Story on Page One (1959)

Director:

Clifford Odets

Writer:

Clifford Odets (written by)

Release Date:

December 1959 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

When Jo Morris' marriage turned sour and heartless, she found sympathy and companionship with widower Larry Ellis...

Plot Keywords:

Insurance Agent | Courtroom Drama | Cross Examination | Accountant | Alibi

Cast

Rita Hayworth	...	Josephine Brown
Anthony Franciosa	...	Victor Santini
Gig Young	...	Larry Ellis
Mildred Dunnock	...	Mrs. Ellis
Hugh Griffith	...	Judge Edgar Neilsen
Sanford Meisner	...	Phil Stanley
Robert Burton	...	District Attorney Nordeau
Alfred Ryder	...	Lt. Mike Morris
Katherine Squire	...	Mrs. Hattie Brown
Raymond Greenleaf	...	Judge Carey
Myrna Fahey	...	Alice
Leo Penn	...	Morrie Goetz
Sheridan Comerate	...	Ofcr. Francis Morris
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Dana Andrews	...	Det. Lt. Mark McPherson (voice) (archive footage)

Runtime:

123 min | USA:118 min (FMC Library Print)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Certification:

USA:Approved (PCA #19493) | Finland:K-16

Company:

Jerry Wald Productions

Quotes:

Mrs. Ellis: What did the judge say, son?
Larry Ellis: He wished me well.

Soundtrack:

Old Black Joe

Great Characters, Great Dramatics

I finally had a chance to see this film from beginning to end. I first came across the movie one Saturday afternoon in 1997 and never knew its title. After a couple of years of searching, I gave up. Just last week, a librarian referred me to a video store in North Hollywood that had the title. Rita Hayworth is Prozac-like and convincing in her portrayal as a sensitive, yet withdrawn woman. Her husband, played by Alfred Ryder is as insensitive and abusive as they come; especially that he carries a gun. I thought Gig Young's character would have stood up to his mother, played by Mildred Dunnock, more sooner than later in life. Dunnock's, Mrs. Ellis was superbly overbearing, manipulative and snobbish. Tony Franciosis performed magnificently on cross of the character when questioning her undue and unwanted influence over her son. Once Defender Santini took his seat after questioning, one could see the flames of anger and disdain flow from his nostrils. This movie is a definite must-see for classic movie lovers. All those years were worth the wait and anticipation.