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A Kiss Before Dying (1956) | Criteria

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A Kiss Before Dying

United States • English • 1956 • 1h 34m

Director

Crime Drama Thriller

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Synopsis

A college student tries to get rich quick by wooing two wealthy sisters.

Included in
Murderous Melodramas
Position 7
Included in
Noir in Color
Position 11
Included in
July 2022
Position 42

Credits

Crew

DirectorGerd Oswald

WriterLawrence Roman

CinematographerLucien Ballard

ComposerLionel Newman

EditorGeorge A. Gittens

ProducerRobert L. Jacks

Cast

Robert Wagneras Bud Corliss

Jeffrey Hunteras Gordon Grant

Virginia Leithas Ellen Kingship

Joanne Woodward

as Dorothy ('Dorie') Kingship

Mary Astoras Mrs. Corliss

George Macreadyas Leo Kingship

Robert Quarryas Dwight Powell

Howard Petrieas Howard Chesser, Chief of Police

Molly McCartas Annabelle Koch

Marlene Feltonas Medical Student

Bill Walkeras Bill, the Butler