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Release Date:
9 April 1948 (USA)
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Tagline:
The strangest and most savage manhunt in history!
Plot:
A career oriented magazine editor finds himself on the run when he discovers his boss is framing him for murder. Full summary » | Full synopsis »
Awards:
1 nomination
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Cast
(in credits order) (complete, awaiting verification) | Ray Milland | ... | George Stroud |
 | Charles Laughton | ... | Earl Janoth |
 | Maureen O'Sullivan | ... | Georgette Stroud |
 | George Macready | ... | Steve Hagen |
| Rita Johnson | ... | Pauline York |
 | Elsa Lanchester | ... | Louise Patterson |
| Harold Vermilyea | ... | Don Klausmeyer |
| Dan Tobin | ... | Ray Cordette |
 | Harry Morgan | ... | Bill Womack (as Henry Morgan) |
| Richard Webb | ... | Nat Sperling |
| Elaine Riley | ... | Lily Gold |
| Luis Van Rooten | ... | Edwin Orlin |
| Lloyd Corrigan | ... | McKinley |
| Frank Orth | ... | Burt |
| Margaret Field | ... | Second Secretary |
| Philip Van Zandt | ... | Sidney Kislav |
| Henri Letondal | ... | Antique Dealer |
| Douglas Spencer | ... | Bert Finch |
| Bobby Watson | ... | Morton Spaulding |
| B.G. Norman | ... | George Jr. |
| Joey Ray | ... | Joe Talbot |
| Frances Morris | ... | Grace Adams |
| Harry Rosenthal | ... | Charlie |
| Ernö Verebes | ... | Waiter (as Erno Verebes) |
| James Burke | ... | O'Brien |
| Lucille Barkley | ... | Hatcheck Girl |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Eric Alden | ... | Guard (uncredited) |
| Bea Allen | ... | Betty - Newsstand Operator (uncredited) |
| Harry Anderson | ... | Guard (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Barrett | ... | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Brooks Benedict | ... | Man at Van Barth's (uncredited) |
| Bill Burt | ... | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Lane Chandler | ... | Apartment House Doorman (uncredited) |
| Bob Coleman | ... | Messenger (uncredited) |
| Frances Conley | ... | Miss Conley - Secretary (uncredited) |
| Mary Currier | ... | Ivy Temple (uncredited) |
| Jim Davies | ... | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Lester Dorr | ... | Cabby (uncredited) |
| Virginia Duffy | ... | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Ralph Dunn | ... | Guard (uncredited) |
| Wally Earl | ... | Elevator Operator (uncredited) |
| Skippy Elliott | ... | Miss Blanchard - Hagen's Secretary (uncredited) |
| Lee Emery | ... | Elevator Operator (uncredited) |
| Franklyn Farnum | ... | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Julia Faye | ... | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Bess Flowers | ... | Stylist in Conference Room (uncredited) |
| Robbie Franks | ... | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Henry Guttman | ... | Man at Van Barth's (uncredited) |
| Chuck Hamilton | ... | Guard at Janoth Building (uncredited) |
| Theresa Harris | ... | Daisy, Strouds' Maid (uncredited) |
| Len Hendry | ... | Bill Morgan (uncredited) |
| Earle Hodgins | ... | Tour Guide at Janoth Building (uncredited) |
| Stuart Holmes | ... | Man in Identification Line (uncredited) |
| Jerry James | ... | Man with Fish (uncredited) |
| Lucy Knoch | ... | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Bob Kortman | ... | Guard (uncredited) |
| Anton Leader | ... | Himself - in Trailer (uncredited) |
 | Norman Leavitt | ... | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Lillian Lindsco | ... | Elevator Operator (uncredited) |
| Jean Marshall | ... | Secretary (uncredited) |
| William Meader | ... | Man from 'Airways' in Elevator (uncredited) |
| Lee Miller | ... | Man from 'Airways' in Elevator (uncredited) |
| Darlene Mohilef | ... | Elevator Starter (uncredited) |
| Bert Moorhouse | ... | Editor at Conference Table (uncredited) |
 | Noel Neill | ... | Elevator Operator (uncredited) |
| Barry Norton | ... | Man at Van Barth's (uncredited) |
| Judy Nugent | ... | Penelope Patterson (uncredited) |
| Garry Owen | ... | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| Pepito Pérez | ... | Headwaiter at Van Barth's (uncredited) |
| Sheila Raven | ... | Elevator Starter (uncredited) |
| Gordon Richards | ... | Warren Parks (uncredited) |
| Ruth Roman | ... | Secretary at Meeting (uncredited) |
| Robert Stevenson | ... | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| Diane Stewart | ... | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Harland Tucker | ... | Seymour Roberts (uncredited) |
| Tad Van Brunt | ... | Tony Watson (uncredited) |
| Joe Whitehead | ... | Fisher (uncredited) |
| Napoleon Whiting | ... | Bootblack (uncredited) |
| Kathy Young | ... | Elevator Operator (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| John Farrow | |||
Writing credits | ||
| Jonathan Latimer | (screenplay) | |
| Kenneth Fearing | (novel) | |
Produced by | |||
| Richard Maibaum | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Victor Young | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Daniel L. Fapp | |||
| John F. Seitz | (director of photography) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| LeRoy Stone | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Roland Anderson | |||
| Hans Dreier | |||
| Albert Nozaki | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Sam Comer | |||
| Ross Dowd | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Edith Head | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Wally Westmore | .... | makeup supervisor | |
Production Management | |||
| Harry Caplan | .... | production manager (uncredited) | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Herbert Coleman | .... | assistant director (as William H. Coleman) | |
Sound Department | |||
| Gene Garvin | .... | sound recordist | |
| Hugo Grenzbach | .... | sound recordist | |
Visual Effects by | |||
| Farciot Edouart | .... | process photography | |
| Gordon Jennings | .... | special photographic effects | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| Jack Koffman | .... | still photographer (uncredited) | |
| Otto Pierce | .... | camera operator (uncredited) | |
| Charles Sickler | .... | grip (uncredited) | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Eda Warren | .... | editorial supervisor | |
Music Department | |||
| Sidney Cutner | .... | orchestrator (uncredited) | |
| George Parrish | .... | orchestrator (uncredited) | |
| Leo Shuken | .... | orchestrator (uncredited) | |
Other crew | |||
| Donald Lubin | .... | script supervisor (uncredited) | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- Paramount Pictures (1948) (USA) (theatrical)
- MCA/Universal Pictures (1958) (USA) (TV)
- Paramount (1950) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Paramount (1949) (France) (theatrical) (35 and 16 mm)
- Koch Media (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
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95 min
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1.37 : 1 See more »
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Mono (Western Electric Recording)
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Trivia:
A 'fin' is $5 in American slang.See more »
Quotes:
Louise Patterson:[after George Stroud outbids her for a picture] Isn't it a pity... the wrong people always have money.See more »
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Referenced in L.A. Noire (2011) (VG)See more »
Soundtrack:
I'm in the Mood for LoveSee more »
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John Farrow, directing a fine cast, including his wife, Maureen O'Sullivan comes up with a winner here. Ray Milland plays the part of an innocent, albeit irresponsible, man who becomes trapped by his own actions and portrays it with style and a sense of desperation that will make you nervous for him. Charles Laughton just reeks of power, greed and evil intent as the boss of a large publishing empire who is also desperate to hide his little secret. George McCready,who was one of the best supporting actors in films, is his sidekick and Harry Morgan is the sinister henchman who hunts for Milland under the big clock. Maureen O'Sullivan doesn't have much of a part in this film but as usual she is believable. And then, up pops Elsa Lanchester as the dotty artist who plays a key role in the mystery.......she is always a great addition to any film and often appeared in her husband's (Laughton) movies. The story moves along quickly and keeps you on edge as the hunted is also the hunter. It's really quite nervewracking as Milland dodges and covers up to keep one step ahead of the truth. Put this film on your list......you won't regret it.