Conspirator (1949)
- Starring:
- Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, (more)
- Director(s):
- Victor Saville
Synopsis of Conspirator
Elizabeth Taylor played her first grown-up romantic lead in the Anglo-American melodrama Conspirator. Taylor portrays Melinda Greyton, the new bride of highly respected Major Michael Curraugh (Robert Taylor). It comes as quite a jolt when Melinda learns that her husband is actually a spy for the communists (ironically, Robert Taylor had been one of the friendliest of friendly witnesses during the HUAC hearings.) Much of the film takes place in a picturesque Welsh village, an unusual setting for a tense espionage yarn. Reversing the usual MGM "tailor the story to the stars" formula, the storyline in Conspirator is sometimes more compelling than its leading players. Still, Liz Taylor acquitted herself nicely, proving that she'd have little difficulty tackling meaty dramatic roles in future films. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Conspirator
- Robert Taylor - Maj. Michael Curragh
- Robert Flemyng - Capt. Hugh Ladholme
- Harold Warrender - Col. Hammerbrook
- Marjorie Fielding - Aunt Jessica
- Helen Haye - Lady Witheringham
- Nicholas Bruce - Alek
- Cyril Smith - Inspector
- Cicely Paget-Bowman - Mrs. Hammerbrook
- Elizabeth Taylor - Melinda Greyton
- Honor Blackman - Joyce
- Thora Hird - Broaders
- Wilfrid Hyde-White - Lord Pennistone
- Jack Allen - Raglan
- Marie Ney - Lady Pennistone
- Karel Stepanek - Radek
- Director(s):
- Victor Saville
- Writer(s):
- Gerard Fairlie, Sally Benson
- Producer(s):
- Arthur Hornblow, Jr.
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