The Respectful Prostitute(1952)

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...

Genre: Drama

Director: Charles Brabant, Marcello Pagliero

Actors: Barbara Laage, Ivan Desny, Walter Bryant, Yolande Laffon, Nicolas Vogel, Marcel Journet, Jacques Hilling, Schetting, Marie Olivier, Jean Danet

Release date: 1952-10-07

Country of origin: France

Length: 1h 35m

Ratings:

• 6.6/10