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Woman on the Run (1950)

Directed by Norman Foster

Crime | Film Noir

Most recently watched by sleestakk

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.

Rated NR | Length 77 minutes

Actors

Ann Sheridan | Dennis O'Keefe | Robert Keith | John Qualen | Frank Jenks | Ross Elliott | Jane Liddell | Joan Shawlee | J. Farrell MacDonald | Steven Geray | Victor Sen Yung | Reiko Sato | Syd Saylor | Tom Dillon | Frank Baker | Steve Carruthers | Spencer Chan | Mike Donovan | Franklyn Farnum | Milton Kibbee | William J. O'Brien | Tom Quinn | Lee Roberts | Jeffrey Sayre | Sammee Tong | Ray Walker | Eddy Waller

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
01/26/2025TVStreamingTV6.5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

A very enjoyable film noir for me, mostly for the on location filming of San Francisco in 1950. At times, it’s like a travelogue of the city. The story itself is fun.

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