A Blueprint for Murder (1953): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
A Blueprint for Murder is a 1953 crime thriller directed by Andrew L. Stone, starring Jean Peters as Lynn Cameron, Joseph Cotten and Catherine McLeod. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes. Stream it on Mometu and Plex, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 17m (77 min)
- Director
- Andrew L. Stone
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Blueprint for Murder About?
The premise of A Blueprint for Murder without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Whitney Cameron is torn between desire and suspicion when he becomes attracted to his sister‑in‑law Lynn. After his brother’s unexplained death and the recent poisoning of Lynn’s step‑child Polly, he believes Lynn is scheming to claim his late brother’s estate, eliminating anyone who stands in her path, and threatening anyone who opposes her.
A Blueprint for Murder Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- boat trip
- boat
- private investigation
- told in flashback
- strychnine
- jetsam
- reference to dr. crippen
- interior monologue
- ocean liner
- voice over narration
- ship
- port hole
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- ocean cruise
- ocean crossing
- manipulative woman
- manipulative behavior
- capsule
- stepmother stepdaughter relationship
- doubt
- old woman
- female criminal
- trial
- criminal
- villainess
- female villain
- female antagonist
- psychological manipulation
- murder mystery
- airport
- poisoner
- prescription
- little girl
- femme fatale
- selfish woman
- setting a trap
- eavesdropping
- witness
- aspirin
- seductive behavior
- seductive woman
- dance scene
- spilled drink
- spilling a drink on someone
- disbelief
- passive aggressive woman
- passive aggressive behavior
- cynicism
- cynical woman
- restaurant
- waiter
Where to Watch A Blueprint for Murder
Stream it on Mometu and Plex, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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A Blueprint for Murder Cast & Characters
Jean Peters leads the cast as Lynn Cameron, with Joseph Cotten as Whitney 'Cam' Cameron and Catherine McLeod as Maggie Sargent. Directed by Andrew L. Stone; 45 actors are credited in all.
- Director Andrew L. Stone
- Jean Peters as Lynn Cameron
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Joseph Cotten as Whitney 'Cam' Cameron - Catherine McLeod as Maggie Sargent
- Gary Merrill as Fred Sargent
Also Starring in A Blueprint for Murder
· 41 more- Freddy Ridgeway Doug Cameron
- Bess Flowers Maggie's Friend at Club (Uncredited)
- Jack Kruschen Detective Lieutenant Harold Y. Cole
- Harold Miller Lynn's Lawyer (Uncredited)
- Bert Stevens Ship's Headwaiter (Uncredited)
- Walter Sande District Attorney John J. Henderson (Uncredited)
- Mae Marsh Anna Swenson (Uncredited)
- Carleton Young Frank Connelly (Uncredited)
- Hans Moebus Lawyer (Uncredited)
- Harry Carter Wheeler (Uncredited)
- Oliver Cross Club Member (Uncredited)
- James Gonzalez Joe Cunningham (Uncredited)
- Charles Tannen Detective (Uncredited)
- Jack Deery Restaurant Patron (Uncredited)
- Eugene Borden Headwaiter (Uncredited)
- Thomas Martin Ship's Cocktail Waiter (Uncredited)
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- Bernard Sell Detective (Uncredited)
- Kenneth Gibson Restaurant Patron (Uncredited)
- George Melford Bailiff (Uncredited)
- Grandon Rhodes Probate Judge James J. Adams (Uncredited)
- Barney Phillips Detective Captain Pringle
- Guy Kingsford Detective (Uncredited)
- Herbert Lytton Ship's Doctor (Uncredited)
- Tyler McVey Police Lab Technician (Uncredited)
- Jonathan Hole Dr. Stevenson (Uncredited)
- Marjorie Stapp Nurse (Uncredited)
- Ed Hinton Ed (Uncredited)
- Aline Towne Hospital File Clerk (Uncredited)
- Alex Ball Ship's Passenger (Uncredited)
- Pamela Duncan Nurse (Uncredited)
- Ray Hyke Hospital Pharmacist (Uncredited)
- Sally Yarnell Nurse (Uncredited)
- Don Kohler Ship's Officer (Uncredited)
- Teddy Mangean Attendant (Uncredited)
- Charles Collins Pesticide Seller (Uncredited)
- Joyce McCluskey Nurse Bobbie Brownell (Uncredited)
- Arthur J. Flaven Waiter (Uncredited)
- Herbert Ellis Detective (Uncredited)
- Herb Butterfield Judge at Preliminary Hearing (Uncredited)
- Raymond Gray Waiter (Uncredited)
- Julian Upton Detective (Uncredited)
A Blueprint for Murder Plot Summary
What happens in A Blueprint for Murder from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Whitney ‘Cam’ Cameron [Joseph Cotten] arrives at a hospital and learns that Polly, the stepdaughter of his widowed sister-in-law Lynne, is suffering violent convulsions from an unknown illness. Polly’s condition wavers—she seems to recover, then relapses and dies. The doctors, initially suspecting tetany, are unable to determine the exact cause of Polly’s death.
Full summary
The whole story of A Blueprint for Murder, scene by scene
A Blueprint for Murder Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know A Blueprint for Murder?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in A Blueprint for Murder
4 cars on screen, including the 1951 Cadillac Ambulance and the 1946 De Soto Taxicab.
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1941 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Background role -
1941 De Soto De Luxe Background role
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A Blueprint for Murder FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of A Blueprint for Murder, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Blueprint for Murder?
A Blueprint for Murder runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).
When was A Blueprint for Murder released?
A Blueprint for Murder was released on July 24, 1953.
Who directed A Blueprint for Murder?
A Blueprint for Murder was directed by Andrew L. Stone.
More films by Andrew L. Stone Who is in the cast of A Blueprint for Murder?
A Blueprint for Murder stars Jean Peters as Lynn Cameron, Joseph Cotten as Whitney 'Cam' Cameron and Catherine McLeod as Maggie Sargent, among 45 credited actors.
Where can I watch A Blueprint for Murder?
In the US, A Blueprint for Murder is streaming on Mometu and Plex and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does A Blueprint for Murder have a post-credit scene?
No. A Blueprint for Murder has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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