The read
It runs a compact 1h 26m.
Synopsis
Attorney Walter Colby has ties to the mob, but he begins to regret his criminal affiliations. When his girlfriend, showgirl Flaxy Martin, who also has shady connections, becomes a suspect in a murder, Walter takes the fall. However, on his way to prison, he escapes, determined to bring the real killer to justice.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
21 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard L. BareDirector
- William LavaOriginal Music Composer
- David LangWriter
Cast
- Virginia MayoFlaxy Martin
- Zachary ScottWalter Colby
- Dorothy MaloneNora Carson
- Tom D'AndreaSam Malko
- Helen WestcottPeggy Farrar
- Douglas KennedyHap Richie
- Elisha Cook Jr.Roper
- Douglas FowleyMax, Detective
- Monte BlueJoe, Detective
- Jack OvermanCaesar
- Max WagnerCharles McMahon
Stills
Themes
gangstergirlfriendcrooked lawyerfemme fatalefilm noirjump from traintraindouble crossescaped prisonermurder chargemurder caselying witness