

The Respectful Prostitute (1952)
- U
- 10/07/1952 (FR)
- Drama
- 1h 35m
Overview
Fred, the nephew of a senator,has murdered a Black man on a train. The two only witnesses are Lizzie McKay, a prostitute from New York, and Sidney, a colored man. Fred decides to seduce Lizzie in order to make her give false evidence according to which Sidney has attempted to rape her. The uncle also puts pressure on the young woman. After much hesitation, Lizzie finally accepts but Sidney, who has nearly got lynched, takes refuge at her home...
Marcello Pagliero
DirectorCharles Brabant
DirectorJacques-Laurent Bost
ScreenplayAlexandre Astruc
ScreenplayCast

Barbara Laage
Lizzie McKayWalter Bryant
Teddy Barnes
Ivan Desny
Fred Clarke
Marcel Herrand
Senator Clarke
Louis de Funès
Nightclub customer
Yolande Laffon
MarieMarie Olivier
Annie, friend of Lizzie