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Shockproof (1949)

“He thought he was shockproof!”

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Plot

Emerging from the shadows of a five-year prison sentence, Jenny Marsh (Patricia Knight), incarcerated for defending her shady lover Harry (John Baragrey) in a fatal confrontation, is on the precipice of parole. Her stern parole officer, Griff Marat (Cornel Wilde), is resolute on steering Jenny towards a life of rectitude. With limited options for reintegration, Griff breaks protocol, offering Jenny employment within his own household. Initially, Jenny's heart still beats for Harry, but as she experiences Griff's unyielding compassion, she finds herself entangled in the threads of a new love. However, Harry, like a puppet master, seems to be orchestrating this romance, his ulterior motives aimed at shattering Griff's dreams of a political career. As the tension escalates, the situation veers towards peril, setting the stage for an enthralling tale of love, betrayal, and redemption.

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Shockproof is a crime movie featuring Cornel Wilde and directed by Douglas Sirk.

Shockproof is currently streaming on TCM.