Paulette Goddard, born in 1910, was a prominent figure in Hollywood during the 1940s, known for her captivating performances at Paramount Studios. In The Unholy Four (1954), she plays a pivotal role, contributing to the film's blend of crime and the supernatural. Her career began as a child fashion model, and she transitioned to acting, where her work in cult cinema remains significant. Goddard's collaborations with notable figures like Charlie Chaplin shaped her legacy in the film industry, making her a compelling presence in the realm of exploitation and grindhouse cinema.
The Unholy Four
Four friends go on a fishing trip but only three return. After an absence of four years, the fourth man, Philip Vickers, returns home an amnesiac. He tells of a "friend" who knocked him out, drugged him, and left him to die. Any one of the remaining men could be a suspect as Job Crandall, Bill Saul and Harry Bryce are all interested in Philip's attractive widow, Angie. Unfortunately, Philip's return coincides with a murder and he becomes the main suspect. Angie joins forces with her husband to help solve the mystery and clear his name.