Unmasked

Unmasked

60 mins | Crime | Jan. 30, 1950

The editor of a sleazy tabloid newspaper has been borrowing money from his lover, the wife of a rich theatrical producer, and promises to marry her when she gets a divorce. However, the husband refuses to grant her a divorce, and takes back all the money and jewelry he has given her. The editor sees her husband leaving her apartment and, seeing his opportunity, kills her, takes all his IOUs (and the jewelry) and frames the husband for the murder.

Unmasked

60 mins | Crime | Jan. 30, 1950

Unmasked
The editor of a sleazy tabloid newspaper has been borrowing money from his lover, the wife of a rich theatrical producer, and promises to marry her when she gets a divorce. However, the husband refuses to grant her a divorce, and takes back all the money and jewelry he has given her. The editor sees her husband leaving her apartment and, seeing his opportunity, kills her, takes all his IOUs (and the jewelry) and frames the husband for the murder.
IMDb rating 5.8
Producers Republic Pictures
Original title Unmasked
Directors George Blair
Writers Paul Yawitz, Manuel Seff, Albert DeMond, Norman S. Hall

Cast

Robert Rockwell

as Detective Lt. James 'Jim' Webster

Barbra Fuller

as Linda Jackson

Raymond Burr

as Roger Lewis

Hillary Brooke

as Doris King (Jackson)

Paul Harvey

as Harry Jackson

Norman Budd

as 'Biggie' Wolfe

John Eldredge

as Johnny Rocco

Emory Parnell

as 'Pop' Swenson