Slander (1957)

In Slander (1957), Steve Cochran masterfully embodies the suave proprietor of an infamous gossip magazine, driven by desperation to pull his plummeting sales from the brink of disaster. His target? The unsuspected Van Johnson, a beloved children's entertainer, admired for his unwavering integrity, but plagued by a hidden skeleton in his closet. A secret that, if revealed, could decimate his burgeoning television career. With his reputation, and the honor of his wife, Ann Blyth, and their son at stake, Johnson finds himself on a perilous tightrope. He holds the key to his salvation - scandalous information about a famed movie starlet from his gritty past. However, the question lingers - will he betray an old friend to safeguard his own world? His fateful choice steers the story towards an unforeseen tragedy, a poignant climax that encapsulates the devastating power of slander.

Slander is a drama movie featuring Lurene Tuttle and directed by Roy Rowland.

Slander is currently streaming on Spectrum On Demand.