Dead Ringer (1964)

Dead Ringer (1964)
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Though he's most famous for his portrayal of Victor Laszlo in 1942's Casablanca, actor Paul Henreid took a few turns behind the camera as evidenced by this 1964 thriller starring Bette Davis as twins Margaret DeLorca and Edith Phillips. After landing the beau they both sought after by falsely claiming she was pregnant, Margaret lives a life of luxury as the wife of a wealthy man. Now, 20 years later, a broke and lonely Edith has returned for revenge. After killing the recently widowed Margaret, Edith assumes her identity with plans of living the life she feels she's deserved all along. But in order to pull it off, she'll have to play the role of Margaret connivingly enough to fool her servants as well as a local playboy and the police. Dead Ringer was remade in 1986 as Killer in the Mirror, a made-for-television movie starring Ann Jillian. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

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Starring:
Bette DavisKarl Malden, (more)
Director(s):
Paul Henreid
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Dead Ringer

Though he's most famous for his portrayal of Victor Laszlo in 1942's Casablanca, actor Paul Henreid took a few turns behind the camera as evidenced by this 1964 thriller starring Bette Davis as twins Margaret DeLorca and Edith Phillips. After landing the beau they both sought after by falsely claiming she was pregnant, Margaret lives a life of luxury as the wife of a wealthy man. Now, 20 years later, a broke and lonely Edith has returned for revenge. After killing the recently widowed Margaret, Edith assumes her identity with plans of living the life she feels she's deserved all along. But in order to pull it off, she'll have to play the role of Margaret connivingly enough to fool her servants as well as a local playboy and the police. Dead Ringer was remade in 1986 as Killer in the Mirror, a made-for-television movie starring Ann Jillian. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
115 mins

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Director(s):
Paul Henreid
Writer(s):
Oscar MillardAlbert Beich
Producer(s):
William H. Wright
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
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William G.

Bette Davis gives it up in this shocking but smart drama. She plays the evil sister so good you forget who is who, but who cares. I havent enjoyed myself watching her so much since she was kicking Joan Crawford in "Baby Jane". I recommend this one to any of her true fans or fans to be.

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Deborah H.

I saw this movie years ago and wanted to see it again. I enjoy many of Betty Davis movies and this is one of them. The lies, deceit and trickery used to get something is all in this movie. This is not one of her best performances, but it still is a good one.

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Geoffrey G.

One of Bette Davis' early 60s "Gothic Trilogy" that includes "Baby Jane" and "Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte" - this one's a lotta fun but not quite up to the others. A must if yer a BD fan tho!

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