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The Crooked Way (1949)

APPROVED 90 min  -  Action | Adventure | Crime  -   22 April 1949 (USA)
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War hero recovers from amnesia & is confronted by his criminal past.

Director:

Robert Florey

Writers:

Robert Monroe (radio play "No Blade Too Sharp"), Richard H. Landau (screenplay)

Stars:

John Payne, Sonny Tufts and Ellen Drew
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Payne ...
Eddie Rice / Eddie Riccardi
Sonny Tufts ...
Vince Alexander
Ellen Drew ...
Nina Martin
Rhys Williams ...
Lieutenant Joe Williams
Percy Helton Percy Helton ...
Petey
John Doucette ...
Sgt. Barrett
Charles Evans Charles Evans ...
Captain Anderson (as Charlie Evans)
Greta Granstedt Greta Granstedt ...
Hazel Downs
Raymond Largay Raymond Largay ...
Arthur Stacey, M.D.
Harry Bronson Harry Bronson ...
Danny
Hal Baylor Hal Baylor ...
Coke (as Hal Fieberling)
Don Haggerty Don Haggerty ...
Hood
Jack Overman Jack Overman ...
Hood
Crane Whitley Crane Whitley ...
Doctor Kemble / Off-Screen Narrator
John Harmon John Harmon ...
Kelly
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Storyline

A World War II veteran, suffering from amnesia but otherwise healthy, is released from a veteran's hospital, decides to return to Los Angeles to see if he can regain his identity. Trying to retrace his former steps he soon learns that he was a double-crossing gangster, and many people have reasons to wish he wasn't around...and some try to see to it that he isn't around very long...alive, at least. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Amnesia | Hospital | Gangster | Veterans Hospital | Machine Gun  | See more »

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He's got a date ...with DEATH! See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Crime | Drama | Film-Noir

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Der Herr der Unterwelt See more »

Filming Locations:

General Service Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Benedict Bogeaus Production See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

In one scene, John Payne hitches a ride in a mortuary van from a place called "Green Acres". It's coincidental that the movie's cast includes Frank Cady and Percy Helton, who both appeared on the TV series of the same name. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Alexander's position in front of the War Surplus store changes between shots. See more »