The read
Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 19m.
Synopsis
Jenny Marsh, recently released from prison for killing a man, finds herself under the watchful eye of her parole officer, Griff Marat, who helps her secure a job caring for his ailing mother.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Critics rate it 17 points higher than audiences do.
45 audience votes
Key crew
- Douglas SirkDirector
- Helen DeutschWriter
- Samuel FullerWriter
- George DuningOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Cornel WildeGriff Marat
- Patricia KnightJenny Marsh
- John BaragreyHarry Wesson
- Esther MinciottiMrs. Marat
- Howard St. JohnSam Brooks
- Russell CollinsFrederick Bauer
- Charles BatesTommy Marat
- Richard Benedict'Kid', Knife Wielder (Uncredited)
- Argentina BrunettiStella (Uncredited)
- Paul BryarMan in Car (Uncredited)
- Frank FergusonLogan (Uncredited)
- James FlavinPoliceman in Park (Uncredited)
Stills
Themes
italian americanrelease from prisonex-boyfriendfake identitywoman between two menfemme fatalefilm noirfugitiveon the runlos angeles, californiaex-conparole officer