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Tarnished
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Tarnished

1950-02-28 · 60 min · ★ 7.2

Crime · Action · Adventure · Drama

Bud Dolliver, a former WWII hero, and an ex-convict, returns to his home town in an effort to make a new life for himself but, even with the help of Lou Jellison, a cannery worker, he finds it hard to live down his reputation.

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Directors
Harry Keller
Production companies
Republic Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dorothy PatrickDorothy PatrickLou Jellison
Arthur FranzArthur FranzBud Dolliver
Jimmy LydonJimmy LydonJunior Bunker
Harry ShannonHarry ShannonKelsey Bunker
Don BeddoeDon BeddoeCurtis Jellison
Byron BarrByron BarrJoe Pettigrew
Alex GerryAlex GerryJudge Oliver
Hal PriceHal PriceJed Gills
Stephen ChaseStephen ChaseSheriff McBride
Esther SomersEsther SomersEdna Jellison
Paul E. BurnsPaul E. BurnsSam Haines
Ethel WalesEthel WalesIda Baker
Michael VallonMichael VallonSteve Barron
Barbra FullerBarbra FullerNina

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