The Respectful Prostitute (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1952, The Respectful Prostitute is a drama film directed by Charles Brabant, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Fred, the nephew of a senator,has murdered a Black man on a train. The two only witnesses are Lizzie McKay, a prostitute from New York, and Sidney, a colored man. Fred decides to seduce Lizzie in order to make her give false evidence according to which Sidney has attempted to rape her. The uncle also puts pressure on the young woman. After much hesitation, Lizzie finally accepts but Sidney, who has nearly got lynched, takes refuge at her home...
Who’s in it. The Respectful Prostitute stars Barbara Laage as Lizzie McKay, Walter Bryant as Teddy Barnes, Ivan Desny as Fred Clarke and Marcel Herrand as Le sénateur Clarke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Respectful Prostitute has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Respectful Prostitute page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Respectful Prostitute tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Respectful Prostitute (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Respectful Prostitute change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Respectful Prostitute worth watching?
- The Respectful Prostitute holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Respectful Prostitute?
- The Respectful Prostitute stars Barbara Laage, Walter Bryant, Ivan Desny, Marcel Herrand and Louis de Funès.
- When was The Respectful Prostitute released?
- The Respectful Prostitute was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.