A Blueprint for Murder
"He kissed her into the most sacred confession a woman can make!"
Originally released in 1953. A Blueprint for Murder is a mystery/crime film. directed by Andrew L. Stone. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joseph Cotten, Jean Peters, and Gary Merrill
Synopsis
Whitney Cameron is in a quandary: he's attracted to his beautiful sister-in-law, Lynn, but also harbors serious suspicions about her. Her husband, Cameron's brother, died under mysterious circumstances, and now that the death of her stepchild, Polly, has been attributed to poisoning, he suspects that Lynn is after his late brother's estate, and killing everyone in her way.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 24, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (37 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joseph Cotten
as Whitney 'Cam' Cameron
Jean Peters
as Lynn Cameron
Gary Merrill
as Fred Sargent
Catherine McLeod
as Maggie Sargent
Jack Kruschen
as Detective Lieutenant Harold Y. Cole
Barney Phillips
as Detective Captain Pringle
Freddy Ridgeway
as Doug Cameron
Harry Carter
as Wheeler (Uncredited)
James Gonzalez
as Joe Cunningham (Uncredited)
Ed Hinton
as Ed (Uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Blueprint for Murder about?
Whitney Cameron is in a quandary: he's attracted to his beautiful sister-in-law, Lynn, but also harbors serious suspicions about her. Her husband, Cameron's brother, died under mysterious circumsta...
Who directed A Blueprint for Murder?
A Blueprint for Murder was directed by Andrew L. Stone.
How long is A Blueprint for Murder?
A Blueprint for Murder has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was A Blueprint for Murder released?
A Blueprint for Murder was released on July 24, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Blueprint for Murder?
The main cast of A Blueprint for Murder includes Joseph Cotten, Jean Peters, Gary Merrill, Catherine McLeod, Jack Kruschen.