

Tension
In every two-timing kiss you will feel…TENSION!
6.9(52 votes)
1949
1h 35m
Thriller
Crime
Warren Quimby manages a drugstore while trying to keep his volatile wife, Claire, happy. However, when Claire leaves him for a liquor store salesman, Warren can no longer bear it. He decides to assume a new identity in order to murder his wife's lover without leaving a trace. Along the way, his plans are complicated by an attractive neighbor, as well as a shocking discovery that opens up a new world of doubts and accusations.
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Loew's Incorporated
Cast

Richard Basehart
Warren Quimby

Audrey Totter
Claire Quimby

Cyd Charisse
Mary Chanler

Barry Sullivan
Lt. Collier Bonnabel

Lloyd Gough
Barney Deager

Tom D'Andrea
Freddie

William Conrad
Lt. Edgar Gonsales

Tito Renaldo
Narco

Ray Bennett
Theatre Manager (uncredited)

Virginia Brissac
Mrs. Andrews (uncredited)