Manhandled
"The story of a smiling "Lady Killer" who knew how to "handle" women!"
Originally released in 1949. Manhandled is a crime/drama film. directed by Lewis R. Foster.
Starring Dorothy Lamour, Sterling Hayden, and Dan Duryea
Synopsis
Merle Kramer works as a stenographer for a psychiatrist. She is casually dating Karl Benson, a private eye and former cop. Merle mentions in passing that one of her boss's patients is an author with recurring dreams of murdering his wife, and she includes the fact that the wife owns valuable jewels. When the wife is found murdered in a manner identical to that of her husband's dream, the husband is naturally the prime suspect. But as the investigation of the police and insurance investigator Joe Cooper proceeds, it turns out that several people in the case, including Merle, are not what they seem.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dorothy Lamour
as Merl Kramer
Sterling Hayden
as Joe Cooper
Dan Duryea
as Karl Benson
Irene Hervey
as Ruth / Mrs. Alton Bennet
Phillip Reed
as Guy Bayard
Harold Vermilyea
as Dr. Redman
Alan Napier
as Alton Bennet
Art Smith
as Detective Lt. Bill Dawson
Irving Bacon
as Sgt. Fayle
George Humbert
as Italian Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manhandled about?
Merle Kramer works as a stenographer for a psychiatrist. She is casually dating Karl Benson, a private eye and former cop. Merle mentions in passing that one of her boss's patients is an author wit...
Who directed Manhandled?
Manhandled was directed by Lewis R. Foster.
How long is Manhandled?
Manhandled has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Manhandled released?
Manhandled was released on July 21, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Manhandled?
The main cast of Manhandled includes Dorothy Lamour, Sterling Hayden, Dan Duryea, Irene Hervey, Phillip Reed.