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Private Hell 36 (1954)

APPROVED 81 min  -  Crime | Drama | Film-Noir  -   3 September 1954 (USA)
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Two detectives are investigating a robbery in which $300,000 was taken. Their investigation leads them to the main player and they find the cash... See full summary »

Director:

Don Siegel

Writers:

Collier Young (written for the screen by), Ida Lupino (written for the screen by)

Stars:

Ida Lupino, Steve Cochran and Howard Duff
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ida Lupino ...
Lilli Marlowe
Steve Cochran Steve Cochran ...
Cal Bruner
Howard Duff Howard Duff ...
Jack Farnham
Dean Jagger Dean Jagger ...
Capt. Michaels
Dorothy Malone ...
Francey Farnham
Bridget Duff Bridget Duff ...
Bridget Farnham
Jerry Hausner Jerry Hausner ...
Hausner, Nightclub Owner
Dabbs Greer Dabbs Greer ...
Sam Marvin, bartender
Chris O'Brien Chris O'Brien ...
Coroner
Kenneth Patterson Kenneth Patterson ...
Detective Lieutenant Lubin (as Ken Patterson)
George Dockstader George Dockstader ...
Fugitive
Jimmy Hawkins ...
Delivery Boy
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Storyline

Two detectives are investigating a robbery in which $300,000 was taken. Their investigation leads them to the main player and they find the cash, but one of them has meanwhile fallen hard for a woman with expensive tastes, and though he desperately wants to keep her, he knows that a cop's salary isn't going to be enough for her. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Plot Keywords:

Detective | Los Angeles California | Beautiful Woman | Female Corrupts Male | Police  | See more »

Taglines:

THEY LIVE BY NIGHT... (original print ad - all caps) See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Film-Noir

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Baby Face Killers See more »

Filming Locations:

Hollywood Park Racetrack - 1050 S. Prairie Avenue, Inglewood, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmakers, The See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: During the first stakeout sequence at Hollywood Park, Lilli complains that they've been "at this" for five days. But later that night, Cal remarks that it's been three days. See more »

Quotes

Lilli Marlowe: Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed I'd meet a drunken slob in a bar who'd give me fifty bucks and we'd live happily ever after.
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Soundtracks

"Didn't You Know?"
Written by John Franco
Performed by Ida Lupino (uncredited) See more »