

The Underworld Story
1950-07-26 · 91 min · ★ 6.3
A blacklisted reporter brings his shady ways to a small-town newspaper after being fired from a big city daily.
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- Directors
- Cy Endfield
- Production companies
- FilmCraft Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Dan DuryeaMike Reese
Herbert MarshallE.J. Stanton
Gale StormCatherine Harris
Howard Da SilvaCarl Durham
Michael O'SheaRalph Munsey
Mary AndersonMolly Rankin
Melville CooperMajor Redford
Frieda InescortMrs. Eldridge
Art BakerLieutenant Tilton
Harry ShannonGeorge Parker
Alan Hale Jr.Shaeffer
Stephen DunneChuck Lee
Roland WintersStanley Becker
Sue EnglandHelen
Lewis L. RussellCalvin
Frances ChaneyGrace Calvin
Jay AdlerMunsey's Assistant (uncredited)
Phil ArnoldGus the Waiter (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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