Reviews

I am not going to spoil the films actual review or give anything away here....However, I thought the film has a good dramatic approach. Jack Palance has always been a wonderful villain in his choice rolls and you almost believe he IS the character that appears. His acting is so intense and full of excitement you have to expect it. Barbara Lang from what I know was a beginner in the film or Hollywood and her acting style is also natural. Despite the fact that she looks like Marilyn Monroe's younger sister (fantasy thought)she should have done more if it all. The first time I saw her in Party Girl 1958 she was breathtakingly beautiful. She moved on to pursue theatre and won a Drama Desk Award from critics for her supporting role in The Robber Bridegroom 1997 Broadway musical. I encourage anyone to see the film and if have read the actual novel of House of Numbers.....then you will be pleasantly surprised with the film itself. Check it out.....unforgettable and it was hard to find.

I have never seen the film , publicized, as a VHS release. Not only was Jack Palance the star, but he had a blonde as "Ruth" played by Barbara Lang. I know that she is a Broadway Bombshell and a striking clone to Marilyn Monroe. She was in movies such as " Hot Summer Night." Also according to information, on the website, she was known by credits to have starred in the 1985 film, " Weird Science" as Lucy. I would love to know more about her career and her mother was Maureen Knight (Silent Film Star). I even have a surprising collection of her publicity stills...what a mystery to some fans. Thanks for the great website. Kyle

Beverly Michaels was discovered by Hugo Haas who then dropped her to discover "Cleo Moore" who has a few bit parts in the movie Blonde Bait as one of the prisoners. The movie is not that great but it is one of those movies that other stars were first seen and not mentioned (Cleo Moore).