The Tattered Dress (1957)

Wealthy Michael Reston's wife, Charleen, returns home after a reckless night, her tattered dress barely covering her. The aftermath leads to a murder that rocks their lives. J.G. Blane, a prominent New York defense attorney whose own marriage is faltering, arrives in Desert View, Nevada, only to face hostility from the locals and the influential Sheriff Hoak. As he delves deeper into the case, Blane realizes he has been misled and uncovers the dark secrets lurking beneath the seemingly tranquil surface of this desert town.