The Sellout (1952)
A small-town newspaper editor risks everything to expose a corrupt sheriff.
Top billed cast
Walter PidgeonHaven D. Allridge
John HodiakCharles 'Chick' Johnson
Audrey TotterCleo Bethel
Paula RaymondPeggy Stauton
Thomas GomezSherrif Kellwin C. 'Casey' Burke
Cameron MitchellRandloph 'Randy' Stauton
Karl MaldenCapt. Buck Maxwell
Everett SloaneNelson S. Tarsson
Jonathan CottDeputy Edward 'Ned' Grayton
Frank CadyBennie Amboy
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