The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
Escaped convicts Jack and Judy stumble upon an airstrip on the Western ranch of arrogant business tycoon Gerald Axton. Taking Axton and his secretary hostage, the convicts inadvertently cause the crash-landing of a small plane ferrying Axton's political adversary, Gov. Sam Pruden, and a nosy reporter. As the long night unfolds, each person's rivalries and weaknesses are prodded by the others.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- George B. SeitzDirector
- Harry ClorkScreenplay
- Franz WaxmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Lionel AtwillGerald A. Axton
- Irene HerveyLaura Tait
- Raymond WalburnGov. Sam K. Pruden
- Stuart ErwinOscar "Chubby" Rudd
- Ann LoringZelda Tadema
- Louis HaywardGregory Bengard
- Wallace FordJack
- J. Carrol NaishPedro
- Bernadene HayesJudy
- Harvey StephensBarney Tait
- Robert GlecklerJasper Cowdray
- Matt MoorePilot
Stills
Themes
ranchescaped convict