A Blueprint for Murder (1953)

In the unsettling labyrinth of Manhattan's elite, Whitney 'Cam' Cameron is drawn back into family affairs as tragedy strikes his kin. His niece, stricken by a dreadful malady mirroring the symptoms that claimed her father's life, finds herself in the hospital's cold embrace. As she teeters on the edge of death, Cam is haunted by the chilling whispers of his confidants, Fred and Maggie Sargent. The symptoms, they suggest, are eerily reminiscent of strychnine poisoning. Cam's suspicion drifts toward Lynn, his recently widowed sister-in-law and the guardian of his niece and nephew. Lynn, an enigmatic figure, stands to amass a significant fortune if her stepson Doug were to meet the same fate as his sister. Although the shadow of accusation looms over Lynn, the case falls apart like a house of cards, and she walks free, leaving a trail of unanswered questions in her wake. Caught in the crosshairs of suspicion and desperation, Cam is faced with a chilling revelation - Lynn's intention to whisk Doug away to Europe. As the clock ticks down, Cam is left with a deadly conundrum. Can he navigate the treacherous waters of suspicion and deceit, and save his nephew from becoming the next victim of this mysterious and deadly game? A Blueprint for Murder weaves an intricate tale of family ties, hidden motives, and a race against time, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.

A Blueprint for Murder is a crime movie featuring Joseph Cotten and directed by Andrew L. Stone.

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