Barbara Stanwyck stars as a wealthy, bedridden woman who dials a telephone number one night only to overhear two men plotting to murder an unidentified woman. This 1948 film is a classic example of suspense and terror. Stanwyck received an Oscar nomination for her performance. Burt Lancaster co-stars. Ed Begley and Ann Richards are featured. 89 minutes. CC.
Many believe that Barbara Stanwyck was the greatest actress of all time. That may be debatable but no one ever played a woman in danger any better. Directed by Anatole Litvak, this highly suspenseful drama was based on a very popular episode on the hit radio series Suspense. In his introduction, Eddie Muller of TCM's Noir Alley calls it a masterpiece.
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| Burt Lancaster and Barbara Stanwyck |
