The Respectful Prostitute
Originally released in 1952. The Respectful Prostitute is a drama film. directed by Marcello Pagliero.
Starring Barbara Laage, Walter Bryant, and Ivan Desny
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (16 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Barbara Laage
as Lizzie McKay
Walter Bryant
as Teddy Barnes
Ivan Desny
as Fred Clarke
Marcel Herrand
as Senator Clarke
Louis de Funès
as Nightclub customer
Yolande Laffon
as Marie
Marie Olivier
as Annie, friend of Lizzie
André Valmy
as Georges, club boss
Jacques Hilling
as The nightclub drunk
Jean Danet
as Nightclub customer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Respectful Prostitute about?
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 o...
Who directed The Respectful Prostitute?
The Respectful Prostitute was directed by Marcello Pagliero.
How long is The Respectful Prostitute?
The Respectful Prostitute has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Respectful Prostitute released?
The Respectful Prostitute was released on October 7, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Respectful Prostitute?
The main cast of The Respectful Prostitute includes Barbara Laage, Walter Bryant, Ivan Desny, Marcel Herrand, Louis de Funès.