Ruthless

Horace Vendig always gets what he wants. Even as a poor youth, he charmed his way into high society by getting the father of his friend, Martha, to foot the bill for his Harvard education. When Vic, another childhood pal, is invited to Horace's mansion for a party, he brings along Mallory Flagg, who happens to bear a striking resemblance to Martha. As Vic and Horace reunite, old resentments rise to the surface.

Cast

Zachary Scott

as Horace Woodruff 'Woody' Vendig

Louis Hayward

as Vic Lambdin

Diana Lynn

as Martha Burnside / Mallory Flagg

Sydney Greenstreet

as Buck Mansfield

Lucille Bremer

as Christa Mansfield

Martha Vickers

as Susan Duane

Dennis Hoey

as Mr. Burnside

Edith Barrett

as Mrs. Burnside

Raymond Burr

as Pete Vendig

Joyce Arling

as Kate Vendig

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