Summaries

A lawyer for a rich elderly industrialist works out a complex inheritance scam to pass off a con as the industrialist's long-lost son and claim the huge inheritance.

Brandy Kirby and crooked Lawyer Vincent Mailer plan to rob William and Maida McIntyre by producing a convincing double for their long-lost son. Brandy charms gambler Lefty Farrell into impersonating the missing son. Kathy, the McIntyre's niece, who likes Lefty, introduces him to the McIntyres who soon become convinced he is their son, but the old man refuses to change his will.—Les Adams <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • frame up
  • old couple
  • crooked lawyer
  • attempt to murder
  • bail
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Jun 30, 1951
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations USA
Production companies Columbia Pictures

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 15m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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