
The Respectful Prostitute
Fred, the nephew of a senator,has murdered a Black man on a train. The two only witnesses are Lizzie McKay, a prostitute from New York, and Sidney, a colored man. Fred decides to seduce Lizzie in order to make her give false evidence according to which Sidney has attempted to rape her. The uncle also puts pressure on the young woman. After much hesitation, Lizzie finally accepts but Sidney, who has nearly got lynched, takes refuge at her home...
Drama
The Respectful Prostitute
Rating
5.3/10
Release Date
1952-10-07
Runtime
95 minutes
Status
Released
Cast

Barbara Laage
Lizzie McKay

Walter Bryant
Teddy Barnes

Ivan Desny
Fred Clarke

Marcel Herrand
Senator Clarke

Louis de Funès
Nightclub customer

Yolande Laffon
Marie

Marie Olivier
Annie, friend of Lizzie

André Valmy
Georges, club boss

Jacques Hilling
The nightclub drunk

Jean Danet
Nightclub customer

Grégoire Gromoff
Nightclub customer

Luc Andrieux
Bartender