A beautiful teacher is protective of a high school boy who sexually harassed her, and later he becomes a murder suspect.A beautiful teacher is protective of a high school boy who sexually harassed her, and later he becomes a murder suspect.A beautiful teacher is protective of a high school boy who sexually harassed her, and later he becomes a murder suspect.
Edward Platt
- Attorney Briggs
- (as Edward C. Platt)
Ralph Brooks
- Teacher
- (uncredited)
Helen Brown
- Teacher
- (uncredited)
John Close
- Detective
- (uncredited)
Donna Cooke
- Girl at Party
- (uncredited)
Carol Coombs
- Girl at Party
- (uncredited)
Alan Dexter
- Reporter
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe screenplay was based on an original story that Rosalind Russell had written for herself in the 40s. Her schedule was busy and by the time it was developed by Universal into a film in 1956, she was too old for the role. In addition, she had played a sexually frustrated, matronly teacher the previous year in "Picnic".
- GoofsWhen the kids enter the "Sugar Shack" at the end, the juke box suddenly begins playing music, even though no one is anywhere near it to start it.
- Quotes
Mr. Bennett: Leonard, you have your mother's eyes... especially when you're telling a lie.
- Crazy creditsAlthough John Saxon was billed conventionally in the opening titles, during the end titles there is one card listing the entire cast followed by a visual of John Saxon with the words "You have just seen a new personality JOHN SAXON."
- ConnectionsReferenced in Take Aim at the Police Van (1960)
Featured review
In her first nonaquatic role, Esther Williams plays a school teacher who's the victim of sexual assault. She gives a fine performance, proving she could be highly effective out of the swimming pool. As the detective out to solve the case, George Nader gives perhaps his finest performance. And he is so handsome it hurts! John Saxon is the student under suspicion, and although he gets impressive billing in the credits, it's Edward Andrews as his overly-protective father who is the standout.
Bathed in glorious Technicolor, The Unguarded Moment is irresistible hokum and at times compelling drama.
Bathed in glorious Technicolor, The Unguarded Moment is irresistible hokum and at times compelling drama.
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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