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Portrait in Celluloid

Portrait in Celluloid poster
Directed by
John Frankenheimer

How it feels

A television movie about a man who commits a murder and the psychological fallout that follows. The story focuses on his attempts to cover up the crime and the mounting pressure he feels.

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What happens

"Portrait in Celluloid" was an American television movie broadcast by CBS on November 24, 1955, as part of the television series, Climax!. It was written by Rod Serling. John Frankenheimer was the director and Martin Manulis the producer. Frankenheimer was nominated for an Emmy for his direction. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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