

Woman on the Run
1950-11-10 · 77 min · ★ 6.8
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.
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- Directors
- Norman Foster
- Production companies
- Fidelity Pictures Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Ann SheridanEleanor Johnson
Dennis O'KeefeDan Legget
Robert KeithInspector Martin Ferris
John QualenMaibus
Frank JenksDetective Homer Shaw
Ross ElliottFrank Johnson
Joan ShawleeBlonde
J. Farrell MacDonaldCap, the Retired Ferryboat Captain
Steven GerayDr. Arnold Hohler
Victor Sen YungSammy Chung
Reiko SatoSuzie
Syd SaylorSullivan
Tom DillonJoe Gordon
Frank BakerMorgue Attendant (uncredited)
Steve CarruthersOptometrist (uncredited)
Spencer ChanChinese Waiter (uncredited)
Franklyn FarnumCoroner (uncredited)
Milton KibbeeMan Yelling from Apartment House (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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