Edge of Hell (1956): Cast & Plot
Edge of Hell is a 1956 drama starring Hugo Haas as Valentine, June Shelley and Francesca De Scaffa. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hugo Haas Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Edge of Hell About?
The premise of Edge of Hell without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in the shadowy alleys of a harsh city, the film follows a destitute beggar and his talented performing dog, Flip. After a gig at a wealthy child’s birthday, the man spurns a $500 offer to sell the dog and returns to the streets. Poverty forces him to sell Flip for $20, after which he is beaten and robbed. Grieving the loss, he envisions reuniting with Flip in heaven, where they perform together for God.
Edge of Hell Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- beggar
- russian
- performing dog
- dog
- performer
- street
- skid row
- bum
- downtrodden
- psychotronic film
Edge of Hell Cast & Characters
Hugo Haas leads the cast as Valentine, with June Shelley as Helen (as June Hammerstein) and Francesca De Scaffa as Jenette.
- Hugo Haas as Valentine
- June Shelley as Helen (as June Hammerstein)
- Francesca De Scaffa as Jenette
- Pat Goldin as Foxie
Also Starring in Edge of Hell
· 17 more- Tom Wilson Hobo (uncredited)
- Michael Mark Hobo (uncredited)
- Roy Engel Themselves
- Sid Melton Schreck
- Burt Mustin Themselves
- Steve Mitchell Bud driver
- Adeline De Walt Reynolds Themselves
- John Vosper Charles Hawkins
- Tracey Roberts Mrs. Hawkins
- Mark Lowell Themselves
- Jan Englund Themselves
- Jeffrey Stone Chauffeur
- Julie Mitchum The Governess
- Ken Carlton Jim
- Syra Marty Syra (as Syra Marti)
- Chris Alcade Themselves
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- Ivan Haas Themselves
Edge of Hell Plot Summary
What happens in Edge of Hell from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mr. Valentine, a suave panhandler Hugo Haas, moves through the city with a wide circle of friends and a remarkable companion, a performing dog named Flip. When Helen Baxter, June Shelley, a tenant whose boyfriend works as a chauffeur for a wealthy man, suggests that Valentine and Flip perform at the birthday party of the millionaire’s spoiled son, the idea takes flight. The show delights the children and the grown-ups alike, and Valentine and the millionaire grow friendly—the former is rewarded with money, drinks, and a large leftover dinner and cake, plus several bottles of spirits.
Full summary
The whole story of Edge of Hell, scene by scene
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Movies Like Edge of Hell
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Edge of the City, Edge of Fury and Eyes of an Angel.
Edge of Hell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Edge of Hell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Edge of Hell?
Edge of Hell runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Edge of Hell released?
Edge of Hell was released on July 1, 1956.
Who is in the cast of Edge of Hell?
Edge of Hell stars Hugo Haas as Valentine, June Shelley as Helen (as June Hammerstein) and Francesca De Scaffa as Jenette, among 21 credited actors.
Does Edge of Hell have a post-credit scene?
No. Edge of Hell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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