The read
It runs a compact 1h 6m.
Synopsis
In a series of flashbacks, shows that attorney John Morland has given a lift to a hitchhiker who turns out to be a murderer. As a result, Morland himself is implicated in a killing. A pair of detectives discover that Morland has been having business problems and no end of difficulties with his wife Catherine. The trail of clues leads to a surprising revelation.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
20 audience votes
Key crew
- Eugene FordeDirector
- Irving ElmanScreenplay
- Darrell CalkerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jean RogersCatherine Morland
- Richard TravisRichard Conroy
- Larry J. BlakeDetective Lieutenant Jerry McMullen
- John EldredgeJohn Morland
- Leonard StrongWillis, Caretaker
- Robert ShayneJames O'Neil
- Louise CurrieMarian Gordon
- Douglas FowleyRed Bailey
- Sara BernerDorothy, Maid
- Richard BenedictDetective Sergeant Tom Carey
- Wynne LarkePatricia McMullen
- Susan KlimistMcMullen Girl, Outfielder
Stills
Themes
film noirb movie