Black Widow (1954) — Classic CinemaScope Mystery Thriller — DVD
Experience a suspenseful Hollywood mystery starring Ginger Rogers, Van Heflin, Gene Tierney, George Raft and Peggy Ann Garner. Directed by Nunnally Johnson, Black Widow unfolds amid the glamorous yet treacherous world of New York theater, where a seemingly innocent act of kindness leads to scandal, suspicion and murder.
Story / Synopsis
Broadway producer Peter Denver (Van Heflin) offers struggling young writer Nancy Ordway (Peggy Ann Garner) a quiet place to work while his wife Iris (Gene Tierney) is away. When Nancy is discovered dead in the apartment, Peter becomes the focus of a police investigation. His efforts to clear his name uncover a tangled web of jealousy, deception and hidden motives. Ginger Rogers plays the sharp-tongued stage star Carlotta Marin, while George Raft portrays the investigating detective.
Why This Film Is Worth Watching
- All-star classic cast: Ginger Rogers, Van Heflin, Gene Tierney, George Raft and Peggy Ann Garner.
- Hollywood mystery: A murder investigation with theatrical intrigue, suspicious relationships and unexpected revelations.
- 1950s presentation: Filmed in CinemaScope and color, showcasing the period's widescreen studio style.
- Classic-film appeal: An engaging choice for fans of vintage suspense, crime dramas and mid-century Hollywood cinema.
Movie Details
Title: Black Widow
Original Release: 1954
Director: Nunnally Johnson
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Ginger Rogers, Van Heflin, Gene Tierney, George Raft, Peggy Ann Garner
Genre: Mystery / Crime / Drama / Thriller
Original Language: English
Original Film Presentation: Color / CinemaScope
Format: DVD
UPC: 024543446613
DVD & Collector Information
This listing is specifically for the 1954 Ginger Rogers film, not the unrelated 1987 or 2021 movies with the same title. The supplied cover image identifies the edition being offered. Disc features, subtitles, region coding and special features should be checked against the physical package where not explicitly stated here.
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