The Respectful Prostitute

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...

Country:

France

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

95 minutes

Year:

1952

Director:

Marcello Pagliero

Cast:

Lizzie McKay

Teddy Barnes

Fred Clarke

Le sénateur Clarke

un client du night-club

Crew:

Director

Director

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Screenplay

Screenplay