An attorney acting as a body guard, apparently kills a man in defense of his employer's life, and later believes the victim was set up to be murdered.
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| Ella Raines | ... | Noel Faraday | |
| Edmond O'Brien | ... | Bob Regan | |
| William Bendix | ... | Lt. Damico | |
| Vincent Price | ... | Andrew Colby | |
| Maria Palmer | ... | Martha Kroner | |
| John Abbott | ... | Charles Murdock | |
| Fritz Leiber | ... | Leopold Kroner | |
| Howland Chamberlain | ... | James Nolan (as Howard Chamberlin) | |
| Tito Vuolo | ... | Emilio Canepa | |
| Wilton Graff | ... | District Attorney | |
| Robin Raymond | ... | Newspaper Librarian | |
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Leopold Kroner, formerly of Colby Enterprises, is released after five years in prison for embezzlement. Andrew Colby, claiming that Kroner has threatened him, hires lawyer Bob Regan as a secret bodyguard. Sure enough, Kroner turns up in Colby's room with a gun, and Regan kills him. Then Regan, who sticks around to romance Colby's secretary Noel, begins to suspect he's been used. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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It's a double-cross - a triple murder , with kisses for ME !Parents Guide:
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Country:
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25 May 1947 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Noel Faraday: Anything I can do for you?
Bob Regan: Any number of things but unfortunately I'm here on business. I want to see Mr Colby.
Noel Faraday: What did you want to see him about?
Bob Regan: Well he's been carrying on with my grandmother, I'd like to find out what his intentions are...
Noel Faraday: If you have any business with Mr Colby...
Bob Regan: I've lots of business but it's all personal.
Noel Faraday: I'm his secretary - his personal secretary.
Bob Regan: Well it just goes to show you how far a ...
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Adapted for radio as part of the "Lux Radio Theater" on Sept. 29, 1947, with Raines, Price, and O'Brien reprising their roles. See more »Quotes
Bob Regan: How many doors and secretaries do you have to go through to get to see this guy?Noel Faraday: Anything I can do for you?
Bob Regan: Any number of things but unfortunately I'm here on business. I want to see Mr Colby.
Noel Faraday: What did you want to see him about?
Bob Regan: Well he's been carrying on with my grandmother, I'd like to find out what his intentions are...
Noel Faraday: If you have any business with Mr Colby...
Bob Regan: I've lots of business but it's all personal.
Noel Faraday: I'm his secretary - his personal secretary.
Bob Regan: Well it just goes to show you how far a ...
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Ella Raines was one of the best and most under-utilized actresses of the 40's. She was great in Phantom Lady and Tall In The Saddle, and is even better in the Web. And Bendix, O'Brien, and Price all equal her in excellence. But, the writing is the single most above-average thing about this all-but-forgotten little gem. It is exceedingly well[plotted, suspenseful, and surprising without ever seeming the least bit contrived. Mystery fans should track AMC carefully to be sure to catch this one next time around.