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Destination Murder
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Destination Murder

1950-06-09 · 72 min · ★ 5.2

Crime

Laura Mansfield catches a glimpse of mob hit man Jackie Wales after he shoots her businessman father. At the police station, Laura identifies Jackie as the murderer, but the policeman in charge of the case, Lt. Brewster, lets him go, citing a lack of corroborating evidence. Outraged, Laura worms her way into the unsuspecting Jackie's heart, trying to snare him and mob-connected club owner Armitage in her trap.

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Directors
Edward L. Cahn
Production companies
Prominent Features
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joyce MackenzieJoyce MackenzieLaura Mansfield
Stanley ClementsStanley ClementsJackie Wales
Hurd HatfieldHurd HatfieldStretch Norton
Albert DekkerAlbert DekkerArmitage
Myrna DellMyrna DellAlice Wentworth
James FlavinJames FlavinPolice Lt. Brewster
John DehnerJohn DehnerFrank Niles
Richard EmoryPolice Sgt. Mulcahy
Norma VanceFran, Inebriated Lady
Buddy SwanArthur, Blue Streak Messenger
Suzette HarbinSuzette HarbinHarriett, Nightclub Maid
Burt WenlandDave, Blue Streak Messenger
Franklyn FarnumFranklyn FarnumArthur Mansfield
Leon AltonNightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Harold MillerHarold MillerNightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Suzanne RidgwaySuzanne RidgwayNightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Jeffrey SayreJeffrey SayreNightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Steven RitchSteven RitchWaiter (Uncredited)

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