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Woman on the Run

  • 1950
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 17m
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7.2/10
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Woman on the Run (1950)
Frank Johnson becomes an eyewitness to a murder. He's pursued around San Francisco by his wife, the police, and the killer.
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Frank Johnson becomes an eyewitness to a murder. He's pursued around San Francisco by his wife, the police, and the killer.Frank Johnson becomes an eyewitness to a murder. He's pursued around San Francisco by his wife, the police, and the killer.Frank Johnson becomes an eyewitness to a murder. He's pursued around San Francisco by his wife, the police, and the killer.

  • Director
    • Norman Foster
  • Writers
    • Alan Campbell
    • Norman Foster
    • Sylvia Tate
  • Stars
    • Ann Sheridan
    • Dennis O'Keefe
    • Robert Keith
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    4.4K
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    • Director
      • Norman Foster
    • Writers
      • Alan Campbell
      • Norman Foster
      • Sylvia Tate
    • Stars
      • Ann Sheridan
      • Dennis O'Keefe
      • Robert Keith
    • 93User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
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    Robert Keith, Dennis O'Keefe, and Ann Sheridan in Woman on the Run (1950)
    Ann Sheridan in Woman on the Run (1950)
    Frank Jenks, Robert Keith, and Ann Sheridan in Woman on the Run (1950)
    Ann Sheridan in Woman on the Run (1950)
    Dennis O'Keefe in Woman on the Run (1950)
    Robert Keith in Woman on the Run (1950)
    Woman on the Run (1950)
    Dennis O'Keefe and Ann Sheridan in Woman on the Run (1950)
    Ann Sheridan in Woman on the Run (1950)
    Robert Keith and Ann Sheridan in Woman on the Run (1950)
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    Ann Sheridan
    Ann Sheridan
    • Eleanor Johnson
    Dennis O'Keefe
    Dennis O'Keefe
    • Dan Legget
    Robert Keith
    Robert Keith
    • Inspector Ferris
    John Qualen
    John Qualen
    • Maibus
    Frank Jenks
    Frank Jenks
    • Detective Shaw
    Ross Elliott
    Ross Elliott
    • Frank Johnson
    Jane Liddell
    Jane Liddell
    • Messenger Girl
    Joan Shawlee
    Joan Shawlee
    • Blonde
    • (as Joan Fulton)
    J. Farrell MacDonald
    J. Farrell MacDonald
    • Sea Captain
    Steven Geray
    Steven Geray
    • Dr. Hohler
    Victor Sen Yung
    Victor Sen Yung
    • Sam
    Reiko Sato
    Reiko Sato
    • Suzie
    • (as Rako Sato)
    Syd Saylor
    Syd Saylor
    • Sullivan
    Tom Dillon
    Tom Dillon
    • Joe Gordon
    • (as Thomas P. Dillon)
    Frank Baker
    Frank Baker
    • Morgue Attendant
    • (uncredited)
    Steve Carruthers
    Steve Carruthers
    • Steve Carruthers
    • (uncredited)
    Spencer Chan
    Spencer Chan
    • Chinese Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Mike Donovan
    • Irish Cop
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Norman Foster
    • Writers
      • Alan Campbell
      • Norman Foster
      • Sylvia Tate
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    • Trivia
      The only known print of this film was destroyed in a fire in June of 2008, leaving only a few very low-quality--basically unwatchable--prints in the public domain. Eddie Muller, host of Turner Classic's "Noir Alley", did a bit of detective work and found a 35mm print at the British Film Institute. He had it shipped to UCLA Film and Television Archive where, with financial help from Muller's own organization, the Film Noir Foundation and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's Charitable Trust, the film was preserved for future generations. This is one of Muller's favorite noir films for a number of reasons, including the pairing of two great actors, Ann Sheridan and Dennis O'Keefe , who wrote their own dialogue, but mostly because of its use of San Francisco, Eddie's home town, while it was still a bustling, growing, blue-collar seaport.
    • Goofs
      Towards the end, at the roller coaster, when the detective says, "What's your hurry, Mrs. Johnson?", the next shot is of the detective, but it is a still-frame, not a live action shot of him.
    • Quotes

      Inspector Ferris: Don't you eat anything but dog food?

      Eleanor Johnson: He's not particular, and I'm lazy, so we eat out.

    • Connections
      Edited into The Green Fog (2017)

    User reviews93

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    8/10
    Far better than I ever would have anticipated....
    Considering that this film is in the public domain AND I've never heard of it, I naturally assumed it would be a pretty crappy example of Film Noir. However, I was very pleasantly surprised and recommend you give this film a try. It's very well written and gives Ann Sheridan perhaps her best film role as a very noir-like 'dame'! In addition to her lovely performance, you have ubiquitous Robert Keith (a face you'll recognize but a name you will not) and Dennis O'Keefe.

    The film begins with some ordinary guy walking his dog late at night. He just happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, as he accidentally sees a witness against a mobster in an upcoming court case being murdered...and the guy with the dog clearly sees the killer. However, this guy is no hero and as soon as he gets a chance, he escapes from police custody as he does NOT want to be a witness--figuring that he'll be killed if he does give evidence in court. Here is where it gets interesting: when the cops locate this missing witnesses wife, she is less than helpful but also seems to care little for the guy. Sheridan is wonderful as the snappy-talking wife--and there is much more to it--much more. But I really don't want to go further, as it would compromise your enjoying the film.

    The bottom line is that the film is wonderfully written, gritty and very exciting film. In addition, the film works well well because it is well-acted and directed. It is not a famous noir film but is among the best--and amazingly enough, all you need to do is follow the link on IMDb to download it for free.
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    • planktonrules
    • Oct 24, 2010

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 1951 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Man on the Run
    • Filming locations
      • Ocean Park Pier, Santa Monica, California, USA(Amusement park and roller coaster scenes)
    • Production company
      • Fidelity Pictures Corporation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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