A FILM TO REMEMBER: “DEAD RINGER” (1964)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Dead Ringer”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 55th Anniversary of Paul Henreid’s “Dead Ringer”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

The working-class twin sister of a callous, wealthy woman impulsively murders her out of revenge and assumes her identity. But impersonating her dead twin is more complicated and risky than she anticipated.

Still image of filmmaker Paul Henreid.

STUDIO:

Warner Bros. Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Paul Henreid

CAST:

• Bette Davis … Margaret DeLorca / Edith Phillips
• Karl Malden … Sgt. Jim Hobbson
• Peter Lawford … Tony Collins