The Respectful Prostitute

Fred, the nephew of a senator,has murdered a Black man on a train. The two only witnesses are Lizzie McKay, a prostitute from New York, and Sidney, a colored man. Fred decides to seduce Lizzie in order to make her give false evidence according to which Sidney has attempted to rape her. The uncle also puts pressure on the young woman. After much hesitation, Lizzie finally accepts but Sidney, who has nearly got lynched, takes refuge at her home...

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Release date

7 Oct 1952

Runtime

1 h 35 min

• TMDB 5.3

Genres

• Drama

Director

Marcello PaglieroCBCharles Brabant

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Countries

• FR

Cast

Barbara Laageas Lizzie McKayWBWalter Bryantas Teddy BarnesIvan Desnyas Fred ClarkeMarcel Herrandas Senator ClarkeLouis de Funèsas Nightclub customerYLYolande Laffonas MarieMOMarie Olivieras Annie, friend of LizzieAndré Valmyas Georges, club bossJacques Hillingas The nightclub drunkJean Danetas Nightclub customer

Writers

JBJacques-Laurent BostAAAlexandre Astruc

Composer

Georges Auric

Cinematography

ESEugen Schüfftan

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