To help prove Jonathan's innocence, Eve does a bit of sleuthing that involves elaborate disguises and false identities while trying to prove that the famous actress Charlotte Inwood (Marlene Dietrich) actually committed the crime.
Jonathan Cooper (Richard Todd) is on the run after the police think he murdered a man and takes shelter with his ex-girlfriend Eve (Jane Wyman). To help prove Jonathan's innocence, Eve does a bit of sleuthing that involves elaborate disguises and false identities while trying to prove that the famous actress Charlotte Inwood (Marlene Dietrich) actually committed the crime. What really makes Stage Fright work is Wyman's magnificent performance, as she effortlessly carries the film with a blend of humor, charm, and earnestness.