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The Checkered Coat

  • 19481948
  • 1h 6m
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5.3/10
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The Checkered Coat (1948)
  • Crime
  • Drama
Psychiatrist Dr. Michael Madden is visited by a man, Steve "Creepy" Bolin, wearing a weird checkered coat, and after Madden learns that Creepy is subject to death-like trances and the fear o... Read allPsychiatrist Dr. Michael Madden is visited by a man, Steve "Creepy" Bolin, wearing a weird checkered coat, and after Madden learns that Creepy is subject to death-like trances and the fear of being buried alive, Madden concludes Creepy is obviously a psychopath (at least, until a... Read allPsychiatrist Dr. Michael Madden is visited by a man, Steve "Creepy" Bolin, wearing a weird checkered coat, and after Madden learns that Creepy is subject to death-like trances and the fear of being buried alive, Madden concludes Creepy is obviously a psychopath (at least, until a real one comes along) with possible criminal tendencies. When leaving, Creepy tells Madde... Read all
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
11
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  • Director
    • Edward L. Cahn
  • Writers
    • Merwin Gerard(story)
    • John C. Higgins
    • Seeleg Lester(story)
  • Stars
    • Tom Conway
    • Noreen Nash
    • Hurd Hatfield
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  • Director
    • Edward L. Cahn
  • Writers
    • Merwin Gerard(story)
    • John C. Higgins
    • Seeleg Lester(story)
  • Stars
    • Tom Conway
    • Noreen Nash
    • Hurd Hatfield
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    Tom Conway
    Tom Conway
    • Dr. Michael Maddenas Dr. Michael Madden
    Noreen Nash
    Noreen Nash
    • Betty Maddenas Betty Madden
    Hurd Hatfield
    Hurd Hatfield
    • Steve 'Creepy' Bolinas Steve 'Creepy' Bolin
    James Seay
    James Seay
    • Capt. Dunhillas Capt. Dunhill
    Garry Owen
    Garry Owen
    • Princeas Prince
    Marten Lamont
    • Fred Maddenas Fred Madden
    Frank Cady
    Frank Cady
    • Skinneras Skinner
    Leonard Mudie
    Leonard Mudie
    • Jerryas Jerry
    Russell Arms
    Russell Arms
    • Dr. Stevensonas Dr. Stevenson
    Lee Bonnell
    • Dr. Pryoras Dr. Pryor
    Julian Rivero
    Julian Rivero
    • Cafe Owneras Cafe Owner
    Dorothy Porter
    • Singeras Singer
    Sam Hayes
    Sam Hayes
    • Announceras Announcer
    Dewey Robinson
    Dewey Robinson
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Rory Mallinson
    Rory Mallinson
    • Perkinsas Perkins
    John Hamilton
    John Hamilton
    • Marcus Ansonas Marcus Anson
    Fred Browne
    • Bill Ansonas Bill Anson
    Eddie Dunn
    Eddie Dunn
    • Brownleeas Brownlee
    • (as Edward Dunn)
    • Director
      • Edward L. Cahn
    • Writers
      • Merwin Gerard(story)
      • John C. Higgins
      • Seeleg Lester(story)
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    Psychiatrist Dr. Michael Madden is visited by a man, Steve "Creepy" Bolin, wearing a weird checkered coat, and after Madden learns that Creepy is subject to death-like trances and the fear of being buried alive, Madden concludes Creepy is obviously a psychopath (at least, until a real one comes along) with possible criminal tendencies. When leaving, Creepy tells Madden he is a friend of the doctor's no-good brother Fred, while also throwing a few sinister and leering glances in the direction of Madden's wife Betty. Madden wastes no time in notifying the police to pick up Creepy, evidently on a general nuisance charge of looking like Dorian Gray. But Creepy is also sneaky and eludes the police and, when next seen, he and Fred are robbing the Anson Jewelry store across the street from Dr. Madden's office and he shoots and kills both the owner and his son in the process. Dr. Madden hears the shots and rushes over but is slugged by Creepy and he and no-good Fred carry off Madden in their getaway. The police show up and immediately tab Dr. Madden as the prime suspect based, evidently, on him having an office across the street. —Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>
    • framed for murder
    • checkered coat
    • buried alive
    • trance
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      • IN ITS WEIRD DESIGN...weird emotions that drove him to kill!
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    6/10
    Tense, tension-fraught film
    Who remembers hardly anyone in this film? Well, in 1948, these guys were still top of the heap. Tom Conway, film cad George Saunder's brother, was cast in a series of Falcon films and Hurd Hatfield is likely best remembered for his lead in the film version of Oscar Wilde's Portrait of Dorian Grey. But, this film is dark, dark and full of tension. I remember it after having seen it as an 11 year old kid in '48. It keeps you right on edge up to the ending. I've never seen it on the late show, but if it shows up, check it out. It will leave you on edge from the beginning to the final scenes.
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    • May 14, 2002

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    • Release date
      • July 16, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Fall Guy (1948)
    • Filming locations
      • Motion Picture Center Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Belsam Productions Inc.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 6 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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