The Crooked Web
"World's Most Beautiful Bait!"
Originally released in 1955. The Crooked Web is a crime/drama film. directed by Nathan Juran. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Frank Lovejoy, Mari Blanchard, and Richard Denning
Synopsis
Following WWII, ex-G.I. Stan opened up a drive-in restaurant. His girlfriend, Joanie, is one of the car hops. They want to get married someday, but the less-than-stellar business the restaurant takes in puts a hold on that plan. One day, Joanie's ne’er-do-well brother Frank blows into town with a money-making scheme. She's against it, but Stan - an inveterate gambler - finds the promise of riches too seductive to resist…
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 30, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frank Lovejoy
as Stanley E. 'Stan' Fabian
Mari Blanchard
as Joanie Daniel
Richard Denning
as Frank Daniel
John Mylong
as Herr Koenig
Harry Lauter
as Sgt. Mike Jancoweizc
Steven Ritch
as Ramon 'Ray' Torres
Louis Merrill
as Herr Schmitt (as Lou Merril)
Vince Barnett
as Ed - Stan's Partner in Drive-In (uncredited)
Phil Bloom
as Bar Patron (uncredited)
George Cisar
as Don Gillen (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Clover Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Crooked Web about?
Following WWII, ex-G.I. Stan opened up a drive-in restaurant. His girlfriend, Joanie, is one of the car hops. They want to get married someday, but the less-than-stellar business the restaurant tak...
Who directed The Crooked Web?
The Crooked Web was directed by Nathan Juran.
How long is The Crooked Web?
The Crooked Web has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was The Crooked Web released?
The Crooked Web was released on November 30, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Crooked Web?
The main cast of The Crooked Web includes Frank Lovejoy, Mari Blanchard, Richard Denning, John Mylong, Harry Lauter.