Manhandled (1949)
Overview
Merle Kramer works as a stenographer for a psychiatrist. She is casually dating Karl Benson, a private eye and former cop. Merle mentions in passing that one of her boss's patients is an author with recurring dreams of murdering his wife, and she includes the fact that the wife owns valuable jewels. When the wife is found murdered in a manner identical to that of her husband's dream, the husband is naturally the prime suspect. But as the investigation of the police and insurance investigator Joe Cooper proceeds, it turns out that several people in the case, including Merle, are not what they seem.
What is Manhandled about?
Merle Kramer works as a stenographer for a psychiatrist. She is casually dating Karl Benson, a private eye and former cop. Merle mentions in passing that one of her boss's patients is an author with recurring dreams of murdering his wife, and she includes the fact that the wife owns valuable jewels. When the wife is found murdered in a manner identical to that of her husband's dream, the husband is naturally the prime suspect. But as the investigation of the police and insurance investigator Joe Cooper proceeds, it turns out that several people in the case, including Merle, are not what they seem. Manhandled is a Crime, Drama movie, released on 1949-07-21, runtime 97 minutes.
Is Manhandled worth watching?
TMDB users rate Manhandled 5.2 out of 10 from 19 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Manhandled?
Movie World lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources for Manhandled on this page. Availability depends on the sources configured by the site.
Directed by
Lewis R. Foster
Cast
- Dorothy Lamour as Merl Kramer
- Sterling Hayden as Joe Cooper
- Dan Duryea as Karl Benson
- Irene Hervey as Ruth / Mrs. Alton Bennet
- Phillip Reed as Guy Bayard
- Harold Vermilyea as Dr. Redman
- Alan Napier as Alton Bennet
- Art Smith as Detective Lt. Bill Dawson
- Irving Bacon as Sgt. Fayle
- George Humbert as Italian Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
- Keye Luke as Chinese Laundry Owner (uncredited)
- Maidie Norman as Christine, Bennet's Maid (uncredited)
More like this
Sources
Details and the 5.2/10 rating from Manhandled on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.