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Woman on the Run

As Startling as Your OWN Scream in the Night!

1950★ 6.8 · 1131h 17mThrillerCrimeMystery

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.

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Cast

Dennis O'Keefe
as Dan Legget

Ross Elliott
as Frank Johnson

Victor Sen Yung
as Sammy Chung

John Qualen
as Maibus

Joan Shawlee
as Blonde

Franklyn Farnum
as Coroner (uncredited)

Ann Sheridan
as Eleanor Johnson

J. Farrell MacDonald
as Cap, the Retired Ferryboat Captain

Eddy Waller
as Embarcadero Storekeeper (uncredited)

Frank Baker
as Morgue Attendant (uncredited)

Steven Geray
as Dr. Arnold Hohler

Robert Keith
as Inspector Martin Ferris

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Release date: 1950-11-10

Runtime: 1h 17m

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ThrillerCrimeMystery

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