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The Unguarded Moment

  • 1956
  • Approved
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
554
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George Nader, John Saxon, and Esther Williams in The Unguarded Moment (1956)
Film NoirCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

A beautiful teacher is protective of a high school boy who sexually harassed her, and later he becomes a murder suspect.A beautiful teacher is protective of a high school boy who sexually harassed her, and later he becomes a murder suspect.A beautiful teacher is protective of a high school boy who sexually harassed her, and later he becomes a murder suspect.

  • Director
    • Harry Keller
  • Writers
    • Herb Meadow
    • Lawrence B. Marcus
    • Rosalind Russell
  • Stars
    • Esther Williams
    • George Nader
    • John Saxon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    554
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Harry Keller
    • Writers
      • Herb Meadow
      • Lawrence B. Marcus
      • Rosalind Russell
    • Stars
      • Esther Williams
      • George Nader
      • John Saxon
    • 14User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Top cast31

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    Esther Williams
    Esther Williams
    • Lois Conway
    George Nader
    George Nader
    • Police Lt. Harry Graham
    John Saxon
    John Saxon
    • Leonard Bennett
    Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews
    • Mr. Bennett
    Les Tremayne
    Les Tremayne
    • Mr. Pendleton
    Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson
    • Prof
    Dani Crayne
    Dani Crayne
    • Josie Warren
    John Wilder
    John Wilder
    • Sandy Krupp
    Edward Platt
    Edward Platt
    • Attorney Briggs
    • (as Edward C. Platt)
    Eleanor Audley
    Eleanor Audley
    • Mr. Pendleton's Secretary
    Robert B. Williams
    Robert B. Williams
    • Detective
    Ralph Brooks
    • Teacher
    • (uncredited)
    Helen Brown
    • Teacher
    • (uncredited)
    Don Clark
    • Coach
    • (uncredited)
    John Close
    John Close
    • Detective
    • (uncredited)
    Donna Cooke
    • Girl at Party
    • (uncredited)
    Carol Coombs
    • Girl at Party
    • (uncredited)
    Alan Dexter
    Alan Dexter
    • Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Harry Keller
    • Writers
      • Herb Meadow
      • Lawrence B. Marcus
      • Rosalind Russell
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    User reviews14

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    classic esther williams

    An extremely enjoyable film which sees Esther Williams battle the stereotype of the single woman in the not-so-fabulous '50s. For anyone who prefers the noir side of 1950s cinema (ie Cape Fear as opposed to Oklahoma) it portrays both the dark side of human nature and the seething naivety of the decade. After hearing about Esther's biography it was amusing to see her in a role which so strongly defended her sexual innocence!
    • JohnRaso
    • Jan 22, 2000
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    • Trivia
      The screenplay was based on an original story that Rosalind Russell had written for herself in the 40s. Her schedule was busy and by the time it was developed by Universal into a film in 1956, she was too old for the role. In addition, she had played a sexually frustrated, matronly teacher the previous year in "Picnic".
    • Goofs
      When the kids enter the "Sugar Shack" at the end, the juke box suddenly begins playing music, even though no one is anywhere near it to start it.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Bennett: Leonard, you have your mother's eyes... especially when you're telling a lie.

    • Crazy credits
      Although John Saxon was billed conventionally in the opening titles, during the end titles there is one card listing the entire cast followed by a visual of John Saxon with the words "You have just seen a new personality JOHN SAXON."
    • Connections
      Referenced in Take Aim at the Police Van (1960)

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    • Release date
      • December 27, 1956 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Gentle Web
    • Filming locations
      • Herbert Hoover High School - 651 Glenwood Road, Glendale, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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