Sudden Fear

Aug 7, 1952

1h 52m

★ 7.2

Every Suspenseful Moment... Every Embrace... Every Kiss... A Breathtaking Experience!

Overview

Actor Lester Blaine has all but landed the lead in Myra Hudson's new play when Myra vetoes him because, to her, he doesn't look like a romantic leading man. On a train from New York to San Francisco, Blaine sets out to prove Myra wrong...by romancing her. Is he sincere, or does he have a dark ulterior motive?

Genres

Thriller

Crime

Production Companies

Joseph Kaufman Productions

RKO Radio Pictures

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Cast

Myra Hudson Blaine

Joan Crawford

Lester Blaine

Jack Palance

Irene Neves

Gloria Grahame

Steve Kearney

Bruce Bennett

Ann Taylor

Virginia Huston

Junior Kearney

Mike Connors

Party Guest (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Reception Guest (uncredited)

Harold Miller

Opera Patron (uncredited)

Bert Stevens

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