The Crooked Web
“World's Most Beautiful Bait!”
Synopsis
Following World War II, ex-G.I. Stan Fabian opens a drive-in restaurant, where his girlfriend, Joanie, is a car hop. They want to get married someday, but less-than-stellar business puts a hold on that. One day, Joanie's ne’er-do-well brother Frank blows into town with a money-making scheme. She's against it, but inveterate gambler Stan finds the promise of riches too seductive to resist.
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Frank Lovejoy
Stanley E. 'Stan' Fabian
Mari Blanchard
Joanie Daniel
Richard Denning
Frank Daniel
John Mylong
Herr Koenig
Harry Lauter
Sgt. Mike Jancoweizc
Steven Ritch
Ramon 'Ray' Torres
Louis Merrill
Herr Schmitt (as Lou Merril)
Vince Barnett
Ed - Stan's Partner in Drive-In (uncredited)
Phil Bloom
Bar Patron (uncredited)
George Cisar
Don Gillen (uncredited)
Judy Clark
Singer (uncredited)
Richard Emory
Doc Mason (uncredited)
Joseph Glick
Boat Passenger (uncredited)
Roy Gordon
Richard V. Atherton (uncredited)
Foster H. Phinney
Bar Patron (uncredited)
Van Des Autels
John Hart
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nathan Juran
- Screenplay & Story
- Lou Breslow
- Original Title
- The Crooked Web
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Clover Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nathan Juran
Lou Breslow
Henry Freulich
Edwin H. Bryant
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Katzman
Producer
Lou Breslow
Writer
Nathan Juran
Director
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
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 Crooked Web
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What is The Crooked Web about?
Following World War II, ex-G.I. Stan Fabian opens a drive-in restaurant, where his girlfriend, Joanie, is a car hop. They want to get married someday, but less-than-stellar business puts a hold on that. One day, Joanie's ne’er-do-well brother Frank blows into town with a money-making scheme. She's against it, but inveterate gambler Stan finds the promise of riches too seductive to resist.
Who directed The Crooked Web?
The Crooked Web was directed by Nathan Juran.
Who stars in The Crooked Web?
The principal cast of The Crooked Web includes Frank Lovejoy, Mari Blanchard, Richard Denning, John Mylong, Harry Lauter.
When was The Crooked Web released and how long is it?
The Crooked Web was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crooked Web?
The Crooked Web holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).