

Destination Murder
1950-06-09 · 72 min · ★ 5.2
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
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- United States of America
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Top Cast
Joyce MackenzieLaura Mansfield
Stanley ClementsJackie Wales
Hurd HatfieldStretch Norton
Albert DekkerArmitage
Myrna DellAlice Wentworth
James FlavinPolice Lt. Brewster
John DehnerFrank Niles
Suzette HarbinHarriett, Nightclub Maid
Franklyn FarnumArthur Mansfield
Harold MillerNightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Suzanne RidgwayNightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Jeffrey SayreNightclub Patron (Uncredited)
Steven RitchWaiter (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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