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Walk Softly, Stranger
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Walk Softly, Stranger

1950-10-14 · 82 min · ★ 5.1

Drama · Crime · Romance

Fugitive Chris Hale starts over in a small Midwestern town in Ohio, where he befriends Elaine Corelli, a kind-hearted heiress left disabled after a skiing accident. As love blossoms, Hale vows to change his ways, but escaping his past may mean one last job.

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Directors
Robert Stevenson
Production companies
Dore Schary Productions, RKO Radio Pictures, Vanguard Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joseph CottenJoseph CottenChris Hale/Steve
Alida ValliAlida ValliElaine Corelli
Spring ByingtonSpring ByingtonMrs. Brentman
Paul StewartPaul StewartWhitey Lake
Jack PaarJack PaarRay Healy
Jeff DonnellJeff DonnellGwen
John McIntireJohn McIntireMorgan
Howard PetrieHoward PetrieBowen
Frank PugliaFrank PugliaA.J. Corelli
Esther DaleEsther DaleMiss Thompson
Marlo DwyerMarlo DwyerMabel
Robert EllisRobert EllisSkating Boy
Dick RyanPoker Player (uncredited)
Syd SaylorSyd SaylorPoker Player (uncredited)
Barbara WoodellBarbara WoodellSecretary (uncredited)
Johnny DuncanJohnny DuncanOffice Messenger (uncredited)
Kit GuardKit GuardWorker (uncredited)
Jimmie HoranJimmie HoranWorker (uncredited)
Jack PerryJack PerryWorker in Pay Line (uncredited)
Frank ClarkeFrank ClarkePlane Pilot (uncredited)

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