
Out of the Past(1947)
The peaceful life of a gas station owner is disrupted when a man from his past arrives in town and forces him to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.


“Love couldn't hide the secret of his past...or shield them for the end of their future!”
Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity—with unfortunate results.

Paul Henreid
John Muller / Dr. Bartok

Joan Bennett
Evelyn Hahn

Eduard Franz
Frederick Muller

Leslie Brooks
Virginia Taylor

John Qualen
Swangron

Mabel Paige
Charwoman

Herbert Rudley
Marcy

Charles Arnt
Coblenz

George Chandler
Aubrey - Assistant

Sid Tomack
Artell - Manager
Hollow Triumph is a thriller, crime film released in 1948 exploring themes of film noir, facial scar, double. Directed by Steve Sekely, it stars Paul Henreid, Joan Bennett, Eduard Franz. Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity—with unfortunate results.
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