Susan Hayward, Paul Lukas, Bill Williams, Joseph Calleia

Alex, a sailor on leave, recovers from a drink-induced blackout with a large sum of money belonging to Edna Bartelli, a b-girl who invited him home to "fix her radio." He tries to return it with the r...( read more  read more... )eluctant aid of June Goth, a sweet but oh-so-tired dance hall girl; they find Edna murdered. Not quite sure he didn't do it himself, Alex and June have four hours in the dead of night to find the real killer before his leave ends. Their quest brings them into contact with a sleazy kaleidoscope of minor characters; clues get more and more tangled

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Unrated, 83 MIN

Directed by: Harold Clurman

Release Date: April 3, 1946

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  • November 10, 2008
    Terrifically gritty noir. Susan, still a B actress at the time took a big step forward with this little gem. She's tough and no nonsense but caring, Bill Williams is just right as the naive gob, and Paul Lukas adds great support as a cabbie who lends a helping hand.

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