film noir,philanthropist

Ruthless (1948)

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Money and Power

Horace Vendig always gets what he wants. Even as a poor youth, he charmed his way into high society by getting the father of his friend, Martha, to foot the bill for his Harvard education. When Vic, another childhood pal, is invited to Horace's mansion for a party, he brings along Mallory Flagg, who happens to bear a striking resemblance to Martha. As Vic and Horace reunite, old resentments rise to the surface.

Cast & Crew

Director
Edgar G. Ulmer
  • Profile picture of Zachary Scott
    Horace Woodruff 'Woody' Vendig Zachary Scott
  • Profile picture of Louis Hayward
    Vic Lambdin Louis Hayward
  • Profile picture of Diana Lynn
    Martha Burnside / Mallory Flagg Diana Lynn
  • Profile picture of Sydney Greenstreet
    Buck Mansfield Sydney Greenstreet
  • Profile picture of Lucille Bremer
    Christa Mansfield Lucille Bremer
  • Profile picture of Martha Vickers
    Susan Duane Martha Vickers
  • Profile picture of Dennis Hoey
    Mr. Burnside Dennis Hoey
  • Profile picture of Edith Barrett
    Mrs. Burnside Edith Barrett

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Keywords

  • film noir
  • philanthropist