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
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| Edmond O'Brien | ... |
Bob Regan
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| William Bendix | ... |
Lt. Damico
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| Vincent Price | ... |
Andrew Colby
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| Maria Palmer | ... |
Martha Kroner
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| John Abbott | ... |
Charles Murdock
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| Fritz Leiber | ... |
Leopold Kroner
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| Howland Chamberlain | ... |
James Nolan
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| Tito Vuolo | ... |
Emilio Canepa
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| Wilton Graff | ... |
District Attorney
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| Robin Raymond | ... |
Newspaper Librarian
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Bob Allen | ... |
Office Boy (uncredited)
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| Patricia Alphin | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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| Russ Conway | ... |
Mike - Fingerprint Man (uncredited)
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| Gino Corrado | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Alex Frazer | ... |
Medical Examiner (uncredited)
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Jack Gargan | ... |
Ticket Man (uncredited)
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| William Haade | ... |
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
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| Dick Johnstone | ... |
Diner Patron (uncredited)
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| Joe Kirk | ... |
Joe - Plainclothesman (uncredited)
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| Ethan Laidlaw | ... |
Plainclothesman (uncredited)
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Jack G. Lee | ... |
Maintenance Man (uncredited)
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| Ralph Montgomery | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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Lee Phelps | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Lorin Raker | ... |
Assistant (uncredited)
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| Lee Shumway | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Ted Stanhope | ... |
Clerk (uncredited)
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| Pierre Watkin | ... |
Mr. Porter (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Gordon | ||
Written by
| William Bowers | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Bertram Millhauser | ... | (screenplay) |
| Harry Kurnitz | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Jerry Bresler | ... | producer |
Music by
| Hans J. Salter | ||
Cinematography by
| Irving Glassberg | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Russell F. Schoengarth | ... | (as Russell Schoengarth) |
Art Direction by
| Bernard Herzbrun | ||
| James W. Sullivan | ... | (as James Sullivan) |
Set Decoration by
| Russell A. Gausman | ||
| William Stevens | ... | (as William L. Stevens) |
Costume Design by
| Yvonne Wood | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Carmen Dirigo | ... | hair stylist |
| Bud Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| F.O. Collings | ... | assistant director (as Fritz Collings) |
Sound Department
| Charles Carroll | ... | sound |
| Charles Felstead | ... | sound |
Music Department
| David Tamkin | ... | orchestral arranger |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1947) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal-International)
- Empire Universal Films (1947) (Canada) (theatrical)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1947) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Proprietary (1947) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Far East (1947) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1948) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1948) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Kino Lorber Studio Classics (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray) (separate DVD release)
- Universal International Pictures (UI) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 |
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| Taglines | It's a double-cross - a triple murder , with kisses for ME ! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | 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 » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Phone Call from a Stranger (1952). 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 girl can get if she keeps her stockings' seams straight. Don't get up! I'll announce myself... See more » |