The Story on Page One (1959): Cast & Plot
The Story on Page One is a 1959 drama directed by Clifford Odets, starring Anthony Franciosa as Victor Santini, Rita Hayworth and Alfred Ryder. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Clifford Odets
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jerry Wald Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Story on Page One About?
The premise of The Story on Page One without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When an affair spirals into tragedy, an adulterous couple is accused of murder after the woman's husband is shot dead during a scuffle. The high‑profile court case examines the circumstances of the killing, turning the incident into a sensational courtroom drama.
The Story on Page One Themes & Keywords
· 42 tags- cigar smoking
- husband
- husband wife relationship
- marital infidelity
- gun
- widower
- trial
- lawyer
- unfaithfulness
- adultery
- suburb
- newspaper headline
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- flashback
- false accusation
- courtroom
- cross examination
- insurance agent
- assault
- extramarital affair
- self defense
- judge
- piano
- accountant
- alibi
- widow
- domineering mother
- extortion
- unhappy marriage
- shooting
- jail
- mother son relationship
- loss of hearing
- police detective
- diner
- nurse
- los angeles california
- loss of son
- hotel
- housewife
- bar
- mother daughter relationship
- world war two veteran
The Story on Page One Cast & Characters
Anthony Franciosa leads the cast as Victor Santini, with Rita Hayworth as Josephine Brown / Jo Morris and Alfred Ryder as Lt. Mike Morris. Directed by Clifford Odets; 42 actors are credited in all.
- Director Clifford Odets
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Anthony Franciosa as Victor Santini -
Rita Hayworth as Josephine Brown / Jo Morris - Alfred Ryder as Lt. Mike Morris
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Gig Young as Larry Ellis
Also Starring in The Story on Page One
· 38 more- Sheridan Comerate Ofcr. Francis Morris
- Carol Anne Seflinger Avis Morris (uncredited)
- Mildred Dunnock Mrs. Ellis
- Katherine Squire Mrs. Hattie Brown
- Sanford Meisner Phil Stanley
- Hugh Griffith Judge Edgar Neilsen
- Raymond Greenleaf Judge Carey
- William H. O'Brien Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
- Franklyn Farnum Juror (uncredited)
- Stuart Holmes Juror (uncredited)
- Mike Lally Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
- Carl M. Leviness Juror (uncredited)
- Jack Chefe Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Colin Kenny Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Arthur Tovey Juror (uncredited)
- Harry Carter Seth (Court Bailiff) (uncredited)
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- Robert Burton District Attorney Nordeau
- William Challee Lemke (uncredited)
- Joe Besser Gallagher (uncredited)
- Jay Adler Lauber (uncredited)
- Mathew McCue Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Dan Riss Court Clerk (uncredited)
- Joe McGuinn Lt. Morris (uncredited)
- Biff Elliot Eddie Ritter (uncredited)
- Tom Greenway Detective Captain Kelly (uncredited)
- Theodore Newton Dr. Kemper (uncredited)
- Richard George Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
- Valerie French Liz (uncredited)
- Virginia Carroll Police Matron (uncredited)
- Richard LePore Calvin Lewis (uncredited)
- James O'Rear Hauser (uncredited)
- Leo Penn Morrie Goetz
- Jerry Sheldon Quiet Man in Bar (uncredited)
- Myrna Fahey Alice
- Leonard George Jury Foreman (uncredited)
- Art Salter Bartender (uncredited)
- Miranda Jones Miss Monroe (uncredited)
- Bru Danger Cook (uncredited)
More from Clifford Odets
One more film directed by Clifford Odets: None But the Lonely Heart.
The Story on Page One Plot Summary
What happens in The Story on Page One from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Victor Santini, Anthony Franciosa, is hired in Los Angeles to defend Josephine “Jo” Morris, Rita Hayworth, who stands accused of conspiring with Larry Ellis, Gig Young, to murder her husband Mike Morris, Alfred Ryder, a respected police detective. The case unfolds in a tense courtroom drama that frames the emotional stakes surrounding a marriage spiraling toward disaster. The narrative repeatedly shifts to flashbacks, peeling back the quiet, loveless surface of Jo and Mike’s relationship to reveal a different picture beneath.
Full summary
The whole story of The Story on Page One, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Story on Page One?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actress stars as Josephine 'Jo' Morris, the wife accused of conspiring to murder her husband?
Cars in The Story on Page One
5 cars on screen, including the 1950 Dodge Coronet and the 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook.
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1950 Dodge Coronet Minor role -
1953 Plymouth Cranbrook Minor role -
1955 Chevrolet Two-Ten Background role -
1955 Ford Country Squire Background role
The Story on Page One Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Inchiesta in prima pagina” and “Sangre en primera página”.
- Also known as
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- Inchiesta in prima pagina
- Sangre en primera página
- Sensation auf Seite 1
- Drama na Página Um
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Movies Like The Story on Page One
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Story of a Murder, The Letter and Shoot to Kill.
The Story on Page One FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Story on Page One, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Story on Page One?
The Story on Page One runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was The Story on Page One released?
The Story on Page One was released on December 1, 1959.
Who directed The Story on Page One?
The Story on Page One was directed by Clifford Odets.
More films by Clifford Odets Who is in the cast of The Story on Page One?
The Story on Page One stars Anthony Franciosa as Victor Santini, Rita Hayworth as Josephine Brown / Jo Morris and Alfred Ryder as Lt. Mike Morris, among 42 credited actors.
Does The Story on Page One have a post-credit scene?
No. The Story on Page One has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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