Unmasked
SHAKEDOWN RACKET Exposed!
Genres
Overview
The editor of a sleazy tabloid newspaper has been borrowing money from his lover, the wife of a rich theatrical producer, and promises to marry her when she gets a divorce. However, the husband refuses to grant her a divorce, and takes back all the money and jewelry he has given her. The editor sees her husband leaving her apartment and, seeing his opportunity, kills her, takes all his IOUs (and the jewelry) and frames the husband for the murder.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
60 min
Release Date
1950-01-30
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
10
Vote Average
5.2
Robert Rockwell
Detective Lt. James 'Jim' Webster
Barbra Fuller
Linda Jackson
Raymond Burr
Roger Lewis
Hillary Brooke
Doris King (Jackson)
Paul Harvey
Harry Jackson
Norman Budd
'Biggie' Wolfe
John Eldredge
Johnny Rocco
Emory Parnell
'Pop' Swenson
Russell Hicks
George Richards
Grace Albertson
Mona Durant
Lester Sharpe
Mr. Schmidt
Charles Quigley
Newcombe
Barbara Pepper
Mrs. Schmidt
Charles Trowbridge
Dr. Lowell
Harry Harvey
Saunders
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