Dorothy Patrick
The Bad and the Beautiful
Academy Award-winner Kirk Douglas ("Lust for Life," "Gunfight at O.K. Corral") stars in this drama about the life of an ambitiousHollywood producer, as seen through the eyes of a writer, a director, and an actress. Nominated for six Oscars, it won five,including Best Screenplay. Douglas was nominated for Best Actor. Gloria Grahame ("Oklahoma!," "Crossfire") received an Oscar forBest Supporting Actress. Lana Turner ("Peyton Place," "The Postman Always Rings Twice") delivers what many consider to be herfinest performance as Douglas' actress lover. With Oscar-nominee Walter Pidgeon ("Mrs. Miniver," "Forbidden Planet"). Directed byAcademy Award-winner Vincente Minnelli ("Gigi," "An American in Paris "). Acclaimed actor/producer John Houseman ("The PaperChase," "Julius Caesar") produced. Inducted into the Library of Congress National Film Registry.
House by the River
Stephen, en mislykket forfatter, prøver å forgripe seg på hushjelpen mens kona er borte. Når hun kjemper imot, kveler han henne ved et uhell til døde. Broren hans kommer på besøk, og Stephen klarer å overtale ham om å hjelpe ham med å dumpe liket i elven. Men når politiet finner den døde kvinnen, peker alle bevis mot broren.