Two of a Kind (1951 film)

Two of a Kind
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Henry Levin
Produced by	William Dozier James Gunn
Screenplay by	Lawrence Kimble James Gunn
Based on	the story by James Edward Grant
Starring	Edmond O'Brien Lizabeth Scott
Music by	George Duning
Cinematography	Burnett Guffey
Edited by	Charles Nelson
Distributed by	Columbia Pictures
Release dates	July 1951 (1951-07) (United States)
Running time	75 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Two of a Kind is a 1951 film noir directed by Henry Levin, and written by James Edward Grant, James Gunn, and Lawrence Kimble. The film features Edmond O'Brien, Lizabeth Scott, Alexander Knox and Terry Moore.^[1]

Synopsis

Mike Farrell (O'Brien) is induced by con artists Brandy Kirby (Scott) and attorney Vincent Mailer (Knox) to purloin a rich couple's ten million dollar estate by having Farrell pose as their long-lost son.

When the old man refuses to change his will, Mailer decides to kill them, and Kirby plays along. Farrell refuses to assist, and Mailer plans to kill him too. After a botched attempt, with Kirby's help, Farrell exposes the scam to the old man, dooming Mailer's plan, and allowing Kirby and Farrell to unite, as 'Two of a Kind'.

Cast

Edmond O'Brien as Michael 'Lefty' Farrell
Lizabeth Scott as Brandy Kirby
Terry Moore as Kathy McIntyre
Alexander Knox as Vincent Mailer
Griff Barnett as William McIntyre
Robert Anderson as Todd
Virginia Brissac as Maida McIntyre

References

↑ Two of a Kind at the Internet Movie Database.

External links

Two of a Kind at the Internet Movie Database
Two of a Kind at AllMovie
Two of a Kind at the TCM Movie Database
Two of a Kind film trailer on YouTube

Films directed by Henry Levin

Cry of the Werewolf (1944)
I Love a Mystery (1945)
Night Editor (1946)
The Devil's Mask (1946)
The Unknown (1946)
The Return of Monte Cristo (1946)
The Guilt of Janet Ames (1947)
The Mating of Millie (1948)
The Man from Colorado (1948)
Mr. Soft Touch (1949)
Jolson Sings Again (1949)
The Petty Girl (1950)
Convicted (1950)
The Flying Missile (1950)
Two of a Kind (1951)
The Family Secret (1951)
Belles on Their Toes (1952)
The President's Lady (1953)
The Farmer Takes a Wife (1953)
The Gambler from Natchez (1954)
The Dark Avenger (1955)
Let's Be Happy (1957)
Bernardine (1957)
The Lonely Man (1957)
April Love (1957)
A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed (1958)
Holiday for Lovers (1959)
Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959)
Where the Boys Are (1960)
The Wonders of Aladdin (1961)
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962)
Come Fly with Me (1963)
Honeymoon Hotel (1964)
Genghis Khan (1965)
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Die (1966)
Murderers' Row (1966)
The Ambushers (1967)
The Desperados (1969)
That Man Bolt (1973)
Run for the Roses (1977)
The Treasure Seekers (1979)
Scout's Honor (1980)

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