TMDb Rating
5.1/10
16 verified votes
The Respectful Prostitute (1952)
Drama
95 min
Plot Summary
Fred, the nephew of a senator,has murdered a Black man on a train. The two only witnesses are Lizzie McKay, a prostitute from New York, and Sidney, a colored man. Fred decides to seduce Lizzie in order to make her give false evidence according to which Sidney has attempted to rape her. The uncle also puts pressure on the young woman. After much hesitation, Lizzie finally accepts but Sidney, who has nearly got lynched, takes refuge at her home...
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DramaMarcello PaglieroBarbara LaageWalter Bryant1952
Director
Marcello Pagliero
Top Cast
Barbara LaageWalter BryantIvan DesnyMarcel HerrandLouis de Funès
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