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Apology for Murder( 1945)

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Overview

Head over heels in love with a stern and cold older businessman's young wife, a reporter is seduced into conspiring to murder him so she can inherit his estate, while pinning the murder on another businessman.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Hugh Beaumont

      Kenny Blake

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      Ann Savage

      Toni Kirkland

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      Charles D. Brown

      Ward McGee

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      Russell Hicks

      Harvey Kirkland

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      Pierre Watkin

      Craig Jordan

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      Budd Buster

      Jed

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      Norman Willis

      Allen Webb

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      Elizabeth Valentine

      Mrs. Harper

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      George Sherwood

      Lieutenant Edwards

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      Sarah Padden

      Maggie

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      Eva Novak

      Maid

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      Wheaton Chambers

      Minister

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      Arch Hall Sr.

      Paul (as Archie Hall)

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      Henry Hall

      Warden

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      Jack Perrin

      Reporter (Uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Thu Jun 01 2023
    Investigative journalist "Blake" (Hugh Beaumont) is looking into a lucrative business deal that might be in the offing for the wealthy "Kirkland" (Russell Hicks). An impromptu meeting, though, introduces him to a new proposition - the man's much younger wife "Toni" (Ann Savage). She's unhappy, soon seeking solace in his arms and plotting his demise. "Blake" is initially unwilling to co-operate, but she's a clever woman and... The question is, can they get away with it and manage to frame "Jordan" (Pierre Watkin) for good measure? At just over the hour, this is quite a watchable crime thriller w...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • seduction
    • femme fatale
    • film noir
    • murder
    • newspaper reporter