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Woman on the Run
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Woman on the Run

1950-11-10 · 77 min · ★ 6.8

Thriller · Crime · Mystery

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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Directors
Norman Foster
Production companies
Fidelity Pictures Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ann SheridanAnn SheridanEleanor Johnson
Dennis O'KeefeDennis O'KeefeDan Legget
Robert KeithRobert KeithInspector Martin Ferris
John QualenJohn QualenMaibus
Frank JenksFrank JenksDetective Homer Shaw
Ross ElliottRoss ElliottFrank Johnson
Jane LiddellMessenger Girl
Joan ShawleeJoan ShawleeBlonde
J. Farrell MacDonaldJ. Farrell MacDonaldCap, the Retired Ferryboat Captain
Steven GeraySteven GerayDr. Arnold Hohler
Victor Sen YungVictor Sen YungSammy Chung
Reiko SatoReiko SatoSuzie
Syd SaylorSyd SaylorSullivan
Tom DillonTom DillonJoe Gordon
Frank BakerFrank BakerMorgue Attendant (uncredited)
Steve CarruthersSteve CarruthersOptometrist (uncredited)
Spencer ChanSpencer ChanChinese Waiter (uncredited)
Mike DonovanIrish Cop (uncredited)
Franklyn FarnumFranklyn FarnumCoroner (uncredited)
Milton KibbeeMilton KibbeeMan Yelling from Apartment House (uncredited)

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