The Crooked Web

1955
Approved
1h 17m

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Mari Blanchard and Richard Denning in The Crooked Web (1955)

Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueGovernment agent tries to trick a suspect into returning to Germany, the scene of his crimes.Government agent tries to trick a suspect into returning to Germany, the scene of his crimes.Government agent tries to trick a suspect into returning to Germany, the scene of his crimes.

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6,0/10

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Rôles principaux29

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Frank Lovejoy

Stan Fabian

Mari Blanchard

Joanie Daniel

Richard Denning

Frank Daniel

John Mylong

Herr Koenig

Harry Lauter

Mike Jancoweizc

Steven Ritch

Ray Torres

Louis Merrill

Herr Schmitt
(as Lou Merril)

John Albright

Man on Dock
(uncredited)

Vince Barnett

Ed
(uncredited)

Phil Bloom

Bar Patron
(uncredited)

Danny Borzage

Accordionist
(uncredited)

George Cisar

Don Gillen
(uncredited)

Judy Clark

Singer
(uncredited)

Roy Damron

Bar Patron
(uncredited)

Van Des Autels

Tom Jackson
(uncredited)

Harold Dyrenforth

German Guard
(uncredited)

Richard Emory

Doc Mason
(uncredited)

Joseph Glick

Boat Passenger
(uncredited)

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Anecdotes
The real Stan's Diner, at the intersection of Sunset and Hollywood Blvds. in East Los Angeles, features prominently in the film. This particular Stan's, one of several operating in the Los Angeles area, no longer exists, but many other landmarks that still survive at this intersection are visible. Most notably, the Vista Theatre can been seen in several shots; this single-screen theater from 1926 is still in operation as of 2023.

Gaffes
In the back-projection driving scenes, the steering-wheel movements bear no relation to what is seen out of the back window.

Citations
Joanie Daniel: Toot your horn, Stan. I could use some curb service.

Connexions
Referenced in Fantastical Features - Nathan Juran at Columbia (2023)

Bandes originales
Put the Blame on Mame
(1946) (uncredited)
Written by Allan Roberts and Doris Fisher
Played on the juke box at The Barn

Commentaires des utilisateurs15

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7/10

Con Game With A Bullet

Frank Lovejoy runs a roadside cafe. He's in love with carhop Mari Blanchard, and wants to get married. She wants security. When her brother, Richard Denning, shows up, he's got a big deal in Chicago, which Mari drunkenly spills to Frank is about $200,000 in stolen and buried gold in Germany. Deming is willing to cut Frank in for operating expenses.... yet when Frank goes home, Denning and Miss Blanchard meet up and canoodle. When they meet Denning's partner in Chicago, he doesn't want any more partners, and says he'll do it all on his own, so Denning shoots him.

It's clearly a confidence scam at this point. The question is, what has Lovejoy got that they are willing to spend such time and effort to get him to Germany? The movie veers fast and furiously as it bumps along, with a great script. Nathan Juran's directon is adequate, but the performers are up to their roles for a movie that is a lot of fun for fans of con-game movies like me.