Ruthless (1948 Film-Noir) by Edgar G. Ulmer - Ambition Thrives while Love Dies

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Published May 6, 2025

A poor boy, Horace saved a rich girl from drowning and is adopted by her family. His ascent to ruthless business magnate is marked by betrayal and unrelenting ambition, leaving a trail of broken relationships in his wake. At a gala announcing his latest philanthropic endeavor, Vendig's past misdeeds resurface, threatening to unravel his carefully crafted facade.

Original title: Ruthless (1948)

Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Writers: Dayton Stoddart, S.K. Lauren, Gordon Kahn

Main cast:
Zachary Scott - Horace Vendig
Louis Hayward - Vic Lambdin
Diana Lynn - Martha Burnside/Mallory Flagg
Sydney Greenstreet - Buck Mansfield
Lucille Bremer - Christa Mansfield
Martha Vickers - Susan Duane
Raymond Burr - Peter Vendig
Edith Barrett - Mrs. Burnside
Dennis Hoey - Mr. Burnside
Joyce Arling - Kate Vendig
Charles Evans - Bruce McDonald
Bob Anderson - Young Horace Vendig
Arthur Stone - Young Vic Lambdin
Ann Carter - Young Martha Burnside
Edna Holland - Libby Sims
Frederick Worlock - J. Norton Sims
Claire Carleton - Bella

Genres: Drama, Film-Noir, Romance
Release date: April 16, 1948
Filming location: Santa Catalina Island

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