Based on the play "Dead pigeon" by Lenard Kantor. Ginger Rogers, Edward G. Robinson, Brian Keith, Lorne Greene. Originally released as a motion picture in 1955. Special features: original trailer ; behind-the-scenes photos ; lobby card set ; publicity stills ; scene stills ; movie posters. Issued in boxed set of 5 titles: My name is Julia Ross -- The mob -- Drive a crooked road -- Tight spot -- The burglar.
Summary:
Wise-cracking Sherry Conley (Ginger Rogers) is moved by U.S. Attorney Hallet (Edward G. Robinson) and Detective Lieutenant Striker (Brian Keith) from prison to a swanky hotel suite. They try to persuade her to "sing" against gang leader Benny Costain (Lorne Greene). Sherry first refuses to testify but changes her mind when a bullet intended for her kills a prison matron.
Series:
Columbia Pictures film noir classics III The collector's choice TCM vault collection
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