The Barefoot Contessa (1954) Youre a Liar Scene (8, 12), Movieclips

The Barefoot Contessa You re a Liar: Kirk (Warren Stevens) and Alberto (Marius Goring) face off in an argument caused by their competing affections for Maria (Ava Gardner). BUY THE MOVIE: Watch the best The Barefoot Contessa scenes clips: FILM DESCRIPTION: Washedup film director Harry Dawes (Humphrey Bogart) gets a second chance at stardom when he discovers stunning peasant Maria Vargas (Ava Gardner) dancing in a nightclub in Madrid, Spain. Goaded by his producer, strongarming Wall Street financier Kirk Edwards (Warren Stevens), Harry convinces her to screen test for, and then star in, his next big picture. But as Edwards possessive nature and the realities of stardom weigh on Maria, she seeks a genuine lover with whom she can escape. CREDITS: TM