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She'll con her own husband—but who's conning who in this twisty noir?
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The Come On (1956)

double-crossing dameshadowy schemescheap thrills

Overview

DramaCrime

A con woman tries to swindle her partner-in-crime husband with the help of one of her former marks. But is she to be trusted?

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film noirb movie
betrayal as businesstrusting the untrustworthygendered power gamesgreed's circular trap

Standout Aspects

Acting

Anne Baxter commits to Rita's layered lies.

Cinematography

Surprising shadows for a B-movie budget.

Writing

Twisty structure that keeps you guessing.

Best for:Solo: Late-night noir rabbit hole when sleep's already lost.·Rewatch: Spot the double-crosses you missed first time.·Background: Perfect for folding laundry to dramatic saxophone.
R

Director

Russell Birdwell

ReleasedApr 16, 1956
Runtime1h 23m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium
Arthur Cohn Productions

Top Cast

Anne Baxter

Anne Baxter

Rita

Sterling Hayden

Sterling Hayden

Dave Arnold

John Hoyt

John Hoyt

Harold King, alias Harley Kendrick

Jesse White

Jesse White

J.J. McGonigle

Wally Cassell

Wally Cassell

Tony

Alex Gerry

Alex Gerry

Larry Chalmers

Paul Picerni

Paul Picerni

Jannings, assistant D.A.

Theodore Newton

Theodore Newton

Detective Capt. Getz

Carol Kelly

Carol Kelly

Julie, Tony's girl

Tyler McVey

Tyler McVey

Detective Hogan

Carol Kelly

Carol Kelly

Julie

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Russell Birdwell directed only two features; this was his last before returning to publicity work.

Cultural

The tagline's 'frank' promise sold sex appeal that censorship barely allowed—Baxter's wardrobe does heavy lifting.

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