Connie Cezon was born in Oakland, California, in 1925 and left a mark on cult cinema with her performances in Female Jungle (1956) and Dead Ringer (1964). In Female Jungle, she embodies the complexities of a femme fatale, contributing to the film's exploration of crime and desire. Her work in Dead Ringer further solidified her presence in the genre, showcasing her ability to navigate the intricate narratives of suspense and intrigue. Cezon's contributions to these films highlight her role in shaping the landscape of mid-20th century exploitation cinema.
Dead Ringer
After eighteen years of estrangement, twin sisters Edith 'Edie' Phillips and Margaret 'Maggie' DeLorca are reunited at the funeral of Maggie's husband, Francesco 'Frank' DeLorca, who died of cardiac arrest. Their estrangement was due to the fact that callous Maggie stole wealthy Frank from Edie when Frank and Edie were dating. As such, Maggie went on to live a life of luxury, while Edie currently owns a seedy bar on which she is three months behind in rent. To gain what she believes is rightfully hers after she finds out some information about how Maggie coerced Frank to marry her, Edie decides to murder Maggie and take on her identity. In doing so, Edie plans on passing off the dead body as herself, the death by suicide. In taking on Maggie's identity, Edie has to convince Maggie's servants, acquaintances and friends that she really is Maggie. The most difficult of these people to convince may be golf pro Tony Collins, who had a somewhat secret and special relationship with Maggie about which Edie was initially unaware. Edie may also have some problems convincing Sgt. Jim Hobbson, who is investigating Edie's death and who is also Edie's boyfriend. The problems for Edie posing as Maggie are compounded when she discovers the circumstances behind Frank's death.
