Slander (1957)

A rare MGM B-thriller starring Van Johnson, Ann Blyth, Steve Cochran, and Marjorie Rambeau. Directed by Roy Rowland. Based on the real-life "Confidential" tabloids of the time. Synopsis: "Steve Cochran plays the slick, debonair owner of a notorious gossip magazine who is anxious to break a big scandal to reverse a recent decline in sales. He zeroes in on children's entertainer Van Johnson, a decent, stand-up guy who nonetheless has a secret in his past which would most likely end his suddenly flourishing television career if found out. Johnson can save himself and his wife Ann Blyth and son from disrepute if he "trades" Cochran damaging information he has about a popular movie actress he knew while growing up in a tough neighborhood years ago. Does he save himself and let her career be sacrificed? His decision leads to tragedy." Great performances by all the leads especially Marjorie Rambeau as Steve Cochran's depressed alcoholic mother who is sickened by her son's profession. Enjoy this rare classic!

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• Slander
• 1957
• Roy
• Rowland
• Van
• Johnson
• Ann
• Blyth
• Steve
• Cochran
• Marjorie
• Rambeau
• drama
• film-noir

[mayatatyana1]

Wonderful movie. Thank you for posting. Maya

[jparker59able]

There was an adult (teacher?) standing outside the school when those boys began teasing Joey. She looked in the direction of the boys (way close enough to hear them), then walked back into the school. What a horrible tragedy.

[sdddxf]

Great movie,thx!

[sdddxf]

Great movie ! Enjoy it very much , thx for uploading !

[ddkay63]

Great movie - I've seen so many movies but never this one. Thanks so much!!

[marcxopoco]

That was a good one.

Thanks, wholesomesweetness86.

[macjimmi]

I have never seen this one before. Oh so good.

[justlokng]

yeh, good scandel sheet owner blackmails kids entertainer for scoop on actress drama !!! thanks for sharing !!!

[mtl1865]

great little nugget!! dont ya love Turner!!