They Won't Believe Me

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They Won't Believe Me

Released Jul 16, 1947

1h 35m

Crime

Drama

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Although Larry Ballentine (Robert Young) is married to the wealthy Greta (Rita Johnson), he still sees other women on the side. While he is involved with Verna Carlson (Susan Hayward), they commit embezzlement and run away together. However, a car accident occurs in which Verna is burned to death and thought to be Greta by police. When Larry goes to find Greta, he discovers that she has died in an equestrian accident and hides her body. Now Larry stands trial for murder of the missing Verna.

James Agee

TIME Magazine

Producer Joan Harrison & associates have brought the story to the screen with considerable skill.

Mar 2, 2018

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Raquel Stecher

Out of the Past

a captivating film noir

Jul 29, 2021

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Robert Young excels in a change-of-pace role.

Rated: 3/4

May 14, 2021

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

An outstanding film noir melodrama.

Rated: B+

Jun 11, 2003

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Bill B

Young plays his part perfectly. Susan Hayward and Jane Greer also excel in this film noir about infidelity and peculiar twists of fate.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/15/23

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deke p

very good film noir. All-star cast. Robert Young (Marcus Welby) very out of character. amazing ending! Susan Hayward. much takes place in to Larry County near the Sierras. Never heard of a hotel side on the movie channel 54 813.2021

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Change of pace see Robert Young as an unsavory character. Keep me entertained and watching until the end

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

Well-crafted story with a BS finale. A shame. Nonetheless, any film with Susan Hayward and Jane Greer is worth the disappointment.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Rich S

Joan Harrison was an Alfred Hitchcock protégé and a producer of two pretty good movies. This is one of them.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/02/20

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s r

It was an interesting story for its day, but not one I need to see again.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Irving Pichel

Director

Robert Young

Larry Ballentine

Susan Hayward

Verna Carlson

Jane Greer

Janice Bell

Rita Johnson

Greta Ballentine

Tom Powers

Trenton

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Synopsis

Although Larry Ballentine (Robert Young) is married to the wealthy Greta (Rita Johnson), he still sees other women on the side. While he is involved with Verna Carlson (Susan Hayward), they commit embezzlement and run away together. However, a car accident occurs in which Verna is burned to death and thought to be Greta by police. When Larry goes to find Greta, he discovers that she has died in an equestrian accident and hides her body. Now Larry stands trial for murder of the missing Verna.

Director: Irving Pichel
Producer: Joan Harrison
Screenwriter: Jonathan Latimer
Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures
Production Co: RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 16, 1947, Original
Runtime: 1h 35m