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Still from The Velvet Touch — The Velvet Touch (1948) — Jack GagePhotographed by Joseph Walker

Poster for The Velvet Touch

Jack Gage

The Velvet Touch

English / 1948 / 1h 40m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.30/5·1.6K ratings·462 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

After accidentally killing her lecherous producer, a famous actress tries to hide her guilt.

Included in
Cast Against Type: Heroes as Villains
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorJack Gage

WriterLeo Rosten

CinematographerJoseph Walker

ComposerLeigh Harline

EditorChandler House

Producer

Frederick Brisson

Cast

Rosalind Russellas Valerie Stanton

Leo Gennas Michael Morrell

Claire Trevoras Marian Webster

Sydney Greenstreetas Capt. Danbury

Leon Amesas Gordon Dunning

Frank McHughas Ernie Boyle

Walter Kingsfordas Peter Gunther

Dan Tobinas Jeff Trent

Lex Barkeras Paul Banton

Nydia Westmanas Susan Crane

Theresa Harrisas Nancy

Russell Hicksas Actor 'Judge Brack'

Irving Baconas Herbie

Esther Howardas Pansy Dupont

Harry Haydenas Mr. Couch

Bill Erwinas Howard Forman (as William L. Erwin)

Martha Hyeras Helen Adams

Michael St. Angelas Jimmy Ross (as Steven Flagg)

Louis Masonas Terry

James Flavinas Sgt. Oliphant

The Velvet Touch (1948) | Criteria