The Story on Page One
“Did their relationship have to lead to murder?”
Synopsis
An adulterous couple is accused of murder after the woman's husband is shot and killed during a scuffle. A high-profile court case tells the story.
Top Cast
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Rita Hayworth
Josephine Brown / Jo Morris
Anthony Franciosa
Victor Santini
Gig Young
Larry Ellis
Mildred Dunnock
Mrs. Ellis
Hugh Griffith
Judge Edgar Neilsen
Sanford Meisner
Phil Stanley
Robert Burton
District Attorney Nordeau
Alfred Ryder
Lt. Mike Morris
Katherine Squire
Mrs. Hattie Brown
Raymond Greenleaf
Judge Carey
Myrna Fahey
Alice
Leo Penn
Morrie Goetz
Sheridan Comerate
Ofcr. Francis Morris
Jay Adler
Lauber (uncredited)
Joe Besser
Gallagher (uncredited)
Virginia Carroll
Police Matron (uncredited)
Harry Carter
Seth (Court Bailiff) (uncredited)
William Challee
Lemke (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clifford Odets
- Screenplay & Story
- Clifford Odets
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Story on Page One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Jerry Wald Productions, Company of Artists, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clifford Odets
Clifford Odets
Elmer Bernstein
James Wong Howe
Hugh S. Fowler
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Wald
Producer
James Wong Howe
Director of Photography
Clifford Odets
Director
Hugh S. Fowler
Editor
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Clifford Odets
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Story on Page One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Story on Page One about?
An adulterous couple is accused of murder after the woman's husband is shot and killed during a scuffle. A high-profile court case tells the story.
Who directed The Story on Page One?
The Story on Page One was directed by Clifford Odets.
Who stars in The Story on Page One?
The principal cast of The Story on Page One includes Rita Hayworth, Anthony Franciosa, Gig Young, Mildred Dunnock, Hugh Griffith.
When was The Story on Page One released and how long is it?
The Story on Page One was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Story on Page One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Story on Page One was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Story on Page One?
The Story on Page One holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).