A Blueprint for Murder
1953, English. Directed by Andrew L. Stone.
He kissed her into the most sacred confession a woman can make!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Andrew L. StoneDirector
- Joseph CottenWhitney 'Cam' Cameron
- Jean PetersLynn Cameron
- Gary MerrillFred Sargent
- Catherine McLeodMaggie Sargent
- Jack KruschenHarold Y. Cole
- Barney PhillipsDetective Captain Pringle
- Freddy RidgewayDoug Cameron
- Harry CarterWheeler (uncredited)
- James GonzalezJoe Cunningham (uncredited)
- Ed HintonEd (uncredited)
- Jonathan HoleDr. Stevenson (uncredited)
- Mae MarshAnna Swenson (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 24 July 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Andrew L. Stone
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A Blueprint for Murder: quick answers
Is A Blueprint for Murder worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Blueprint for Murder?
A Blueprint for Murder runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does A Blueprint for Murder have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Blueprint for Murder. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Blueprint for Murder parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Blueprint for Murder is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Blueprint for Murder on?
A Blueprint for Murder isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Blueprint for Murder?
If you liked A Blueprint for Murder, try Black Angel, The Glass Key, The Mirror Crack'd.
Who directed A Blueprint for Murder?
A Blueprint for Murder (1953) was directed by Andrew L. Stone and stars Joseph Cotten, Jean Peters, Gary Merrill.