Apology for Murder (1945)
1h 7m | PG-13
Head over heels in love with a stern and cold older businessman's young wife, a reporter is seduced into conspiring to murder him so she can inherit his estate, while pinning the murder on another businessman.
Director: Sam Newfield
Studio: Sigmund Neufeld Productions
Genre: Crime
Video: 720p
Cast
Hugh Beaumont
as Kenny Blake
Ann Savage
as Toni Kirkland
Charles D. Brown
as Ward McGee
Russell Hicks
as Harvey Kirkland
Pierre Watkin
as Craig Jordan
Budd Buster
as Jed
Reviews
Investigative journalist "Blake" (Hugh Beaumont) is looking into a lucrative business deal that might be in the offing for the wealthy "Kirkland" (Russell Hicks). An impromptu meeting, though, introduces him to a new proposition - the man's much younger wife "Toni" (Ann Savage). She's unhappy, soon seeking solace in his arms and plotting his demise. "Blake" is initially unwilling to co-operate, but she's a clever woman and... The question is, can they get away with it and manage to frame "Jordan" (Pierre Watkin) for good measure? At just over the hour, this is quite a watchable crime thriller with plenty of feminine wiles, manipulation, betrayal and an ending that delivers just desserts a-plenty. No, it's not a great or especially memorable film and I could have done with someone like Barbara Stanwyck in the lead (they could have too, I guess) but if you like the genre you'll enjoy this readily enough.