Woman on the Run
“As Startling as Your OWN Scream in the Night!”
1950•NR•1h 17m•6.8•Released
ThrillerCrimeMystery
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.
Director
Norman Foster
Writer
Alan Campbell, Norman Foster
Languages
English
Studio
Fidelity Pictures Corporation
Cast
Ann Sheridan
Eleanor Johnson
Dennis O'Keefe
Dan Legget
Robert Keith
Inspector Martin Ferris
John Qualen
Maibus
Frank Jenks
Detective Homer Shaw
Ross Elliott
Frank Johnson
Jane Liddell
Messenger Girl
Joan Shawlee
Blonde
J. Farrell MacDonald
Cap, the Retired Ferryboat Captain
Steven Geray
Dr. Arnold Hohler
Victor Sen Yung
Sammy Chung
Reiko Sato
Suzie
Syd Saylor
Sullivan
Tom Dillon
Joe Gordon
Frank Baker
Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
Production
Company
Fidelity Pictures Corporation
Producer
Howard Welsch
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