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The Story on Page One

Released Jan 13, 1960 2h 3m Drama List
Reviews 53% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings
Jo Morris (Rita Hayworth) and her lover, Larry Ellis (Gig Young), are on trial for murder. After Jo's husband, Mike, discovered the pair together one night, there was a struggle over a gun; it ended with Mike being fatally shot. Jo and Larry say it was an accident. But with a vitriolic prosecutor (Sanford Meisner) going for the jugular, the pair's only chance at winning their freedom is determined defense attorney Victor Santini (Anthony Franciosa). Read More Read Less

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Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine This tough and honest film was written and directed by Clifford Odets. Especially notable is its swift but unhurried cross-cutting from face to face during the climactic moments... Nov 11, 2019 Full Review Dwight MacDonald Esquire Magazine I never overestimated Mr. Odets, not even in the Thirties when he was the Paddy Chayefsky of the Left. Now he is on the little-man-what-now kick and the results are even more painful. Jul 12, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews An above par courtroom drama. Rated: B- Sep 11, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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ashley h The Story on Page One is a disappointing film. It is about an adulterous pair who is charged with murder. Rita Hayworth and Gig Young give horrible performances. The script is badly written. Clifford Odets did a horrible job directing this movie. I was not impressed with this motion picture. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Solid courtroom drama, a trifle overlong but still involving. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member good suspense drama rita is pretty good Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member amazing cast great stuff Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Jo Morris (Rita Hayworth) and her lover, Larry Ellis (Gig Young), are on trial for murder. After Jo's husband, Mike, discovered the pair together one night, there was a struggle over a gun; it ended with Mike being fatally shot. Jo and Larry say it was an accident. But with a vitriolic prosecutor (Sanford Meisner) going for the jugular, the pair's only chance at winning their freedom is determined defense attorney Victor Santini (Anthony Franciosa).
Director
Clifford Odets
Producer
Jerry Wald
Production Co
20th Century Fox
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 13, 1960, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Runtime
2h 3m
Sound Mix
Stereo