Year: 1948
Runtime: 104 mins
Language: English
Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Horace Vendig is ruthless in his pursuit of money and power, charming anyone to get what he wants. As a penniless youth he manipulated his way into elite circles, persuading Martha’s father to fund his Harvard education. Years later, childhood friend Vic visits Horace’s mansion with Mallory Flagg, whose resemblance to Martha revives old tensions.
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