Woman on the Run (1950)

11/10/1950 (US) • 1h 17m

Thriller, Crime, Mystery

As Startling as Your OWN Scream in the Night!

Overview

Frank Johnson, a sole witness to a gangland murder, goes into hiding and is trailed by Police Inspector Ferris, on the theory that Frank is trying to escape from possible retaliation. Frank's wife, Eleanor, suspects he is actually running away from their unsuccessful marriage. Aided by a newspaperman, Danny Leggett, Eleanor sets out to locate her husband. The killer is also looking for him, and keeps close tabs on Eleanor.

Top Billed Cast

Ann Sheridan

Eleanor Johnson

Dennis O'Keefe

Dan Legget

Robert Keith

Inspector Martin Ferris

Frank Jenks

Detective Homer Shaw

Ross Elliott

Frank Johnson

Jane Liddell

Messenger Girl

J. Farrell MacDonald

Cap, the Retired Ferryboat Captain


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

california

san francisco, california

film noir

murder

on the run

b movie

witness to murder

police inspector

murder witness

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