The read
It runs a compact 1h 19m.
Synopsis
Young auto mechanic Dan Brady takes $20 from a cash register at work to go on a date with blonde femme fatale Vera Novak. Brady intends to put the money back before it is missed, but the garage's bookkeeper shows up earlier than scheduled. As Brady scrambles to cover evidence of his petty theft, he fast finds himself drawn into an ever worsening "quicksand" of crime.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
40 audience votes
Key crew
- Irving PichelDirector
- Robert SmithScreenplay
Cast
- Mickey RooneyDaniel 'Dan' Brady
- Jeanne CagneyVera Novak
- Barbara BatesHelen Calder
- Peter LorreNick Dramoshag
- Taylor HolmesHarvey
- Art SmithOren Mackey
- Wally CassellChuck Davis
- Richard LaneLt. Nelson
- Patsy O'ConnorMillie
- John GallaudetMoriarity
- Minerva UrecalLandlady
- Sidney MarionShorty
Stills
Themes
car mechanicfemme fatalefilm noir