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Abandoned

1949-10-26 · 78 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Drama · Thriller · Mystery

A Los Angeles newspaperman seeks a woman's sister and finds a black-market baby ring.

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Directors
Joseph M. Newman
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dennis O'KeefeDennis O'KeefeMark Sitko
Gale StormGale StormPaula Considine
Jeff ChandlerJeff ChandlerChief MacRae
Meg RandallMeg RandallDottie Jensen
Raymond BurrRaymond BurrKerric
Marjorie RambeauMarjorie RambeauMrs. Donner
Jeanette NolanJeanette NolanMajor Ross
Mike MazurkiMike MazurkiHoppe
Will KuluvaWill Kuluva"Little Guy" Decola
David ClarkeDavid ClarkeHarry
William FrambesWilliam FrambesScoop (as William Page)
Sid TomackSid TomackMr. Humes
Perc LaundersDowd
Steve DarrellSteve DarrellBrenn
Clifton YoungClifton YoungEddie
Ruth SandersonMrs. Spence
Frank CadyFrank CadyNolan - City Editor (uncredited)
Marcella CisneyNurse at Meeting (uncredited)
Edward ClarkClerk in Coroner’s Office (uncredited)
Bert ConwayDelaney - Bondsman (uncredited)

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