The Velvet Touch (1948)
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Based upon a story by William Mercer, The Velvet Touch stars Rosalind Russell as Valerie Stanton, a celebrated Broadway actress whose latest smash comedy is coming to the end of its successful run. The play's producer, Gordon Dunning, has produced all of Stanton's hits for the last decade,… More Based upon a story by William Mercer, The Velvet Touch stars Rosalind Russell as Valerie Stanton, a celebrated Broadway actress whose latest smash comedy is coming to the end of its successful run. The play's producer, Gordon Dunning, has produced all of Stanton's hits for the last decade, and takes credit for making her the star she is today. He is therefore upset when she informs him that she wishes to make a break with him by both marrying Michael Morrell, a renowned architect, and by taking a stab at one of the classic roles -- namely Hedda Gabler -- under the auspices of another producer. Dunning has no intention of letting her move forward with her plans, and he tells her that if she refuses to continue working with him in light, profitable comedies, he will reveal unflattering information about her to Morrell. Frightened that this will destroy her relationship, Stanton picks up a statue from Dunning's desk and delivers a fatal blow. Fortunately, because she is wearing her trademark long black gloves, there are no fingerprints, and Stanton creates a plausible alibi. Suspicion therefore shifts to Marian Webster, a rival of Stanton's who finds the body and was once romantically involved with Dunning. Stanton seems to have gotten away with murder -- but can she avoid making any mistakes as police captain Danbury proceeds with the investigation? ~ Craig Butler, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jack Gage
- Written By
- Walter Reilly, Leo Rosten
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Drama
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jul 13, 1948 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Sean Axmaker, Turner Classic Movies Online
(The)staging is more theatrical than cinematic, appropriate perhaps for a film so steeped in the culture of Broadway but less effective in building tension...
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A sparkling crime melodrama richly steeped in theatrical atmosphere.
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Cast
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Rosalind Russell
as Valerie Stanton
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Leo Genn
as Michael Morrell
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Claire Trevor
as Marian Webster
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Sydney Greenstreet
as Capt. Danbury
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Leon Ames
as Gordon Dunning
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Frank McHugh
as Ernie Boyle
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Walter Kingsford
as Peter Gunther
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Dan Tobin
as Jeff Trent Columnist
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Lex Barker
as Paul Banton
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Nydia Westman
as Susan Crane
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Theresa Harris
as Nancy
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Irving Bacon
as Harvey
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Esther Howard
as Pansy Dupont
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Harry Hayden
as Mr. Crouch
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William Erwin
as Howard Forman
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Martha Hyer
as Helen Adams
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Louis Mason
as Terry
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James Flavin
as Sgt. Oliphant
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Charles McAvoy
as Barney Soper
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Dan Foster
as Eddie Brown
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Russell Hicks
as Judge Brack
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James Todd
as George Tesman
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Joyce Arling
as Mrs. Elvested
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Phillip Barnes
as Ejlert Lovborg
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Bessie Wade
as Bertha
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Michael St. Angel
as Jimmy
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Bess Flowers
as Woman at Party
- Jim Drum
- Allan Ray
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Bill Wallace
as Reporter
