Manhandled
1949, English. Directed by Lewis R. Foster.
The story of a smiling "Lady Killer" who knew how to "handle" women!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Lewis R. FosterDirector
- Dorothy LamourMerl Kramer
- Sterling HaydenJoe Cooper
- Dan DuryeaKarl Benson
- Irene HerveyRuth / Mrs. Alton Bennet
- Phillip ReedGuy Bayard
- Harold VermilyeaDr. Redman
- Alan NapierAlton Bennet
- Art SmithDetective Lt. Bill Dawson
- Irving BaconSgt. Fayle
- George HumbertItalian Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
- Keye LukeChinese Laundry Owner (uncredited)
- Maidie NormanChristine, Bennet's Maid (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 21 July 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lewis R. Foster, Whitman Chambers
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How long is Manhandled?
Manhandled runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
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Manhandled is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Manhandled?
If you liked Manhandled, try A Kiss Before Dying, Fourteen Hours, Framed.
Who directed Manhandled?
Manhandled (1949) was directed by Lewis R. Foster and stars Dorothy Lamour, Sterling Hayden, Dan Duryea.