Portrait in Black
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Portrait in Black

(1960)Directed by Michael Gordon112 minDrama, Thriller
“They touched...and an evil spark was struck!”

Sheila Cabot (Lana Turner) wants out of a marriage to a rich, ailing husband, and she wants Dr. David Rivera (Anthony Quinn), his physician, beside her when she is free. Michael Gordon sets their plan inside the wealthy Cabot household, where Howard Mason (Richard Basehart) and her daughter Cathy (Sandra Dee) are never far off. Sheila keeps her composure in every room, and she is betting everything on it.

Lana Turneras Sheila Cabot
Anthony Quinnas Dr. David Rivera
Richard Basehartas Howard Mason
Sandra Deeas Cathy Cabot
John Saxonas Blake Richards
Virginia Greyas Miss Lee
Dennis Kohleras Peter Cabot
Lloyd Nolanas Matthew S. Cabot
Elizabeth Chanas Chinese Dancer
John Wengrafas Dr. Kessler
John McNamaraas Minister
GWGeorge Womackas Foreman
Paul Birchas Detective Lieutenant
James Nolanas Detective
Richard Norrisas Mr. Corbin