
The Maltese Falcon(1941)
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.


“As Startling as Your OWN Scream in the Night!”
Frank Johnson, a sole witness to a gangland murder, goes into hiding and is trailed by Police Inspector Ferris, on the theory that Frank is trying to escape from possible retaliation. Frank's wife, Eleanor, suspects he is actually running away from their unsuccessful marriage. Aided by a newspaperman, Danny Leggett, Eleanor sets out to locate her husband. The killer is also looking for him, and keeps close tabs on Eleanor.

Ann Sheridan
Eleanor Johnson

Dennis O'Keefe
Dan Legget

Robert Keith
Inspector Martin Ferris

John Qualen
Maibus

Frank Jenks
Detective Homer Shaw

Ross Elliott
Frank Johnson
Jane Liddell
Messenger Girl

Joan Shawlee
Blonde

J. Farrell MacDonald
Cap, the Retired Ferryboat Captain

Steven Geray
Dr. Arnold Hohler
Woman on the Run is a thriller, crime, mystery film released in 1950 exploring themes of california, san francisco, california, film noir, murder, on the run, b movie. Directed by Norman Foster, it stars Ann Sheridan, Dennis O'Keefe, Robert Keith. Frank Johnson, a sole witness to a gangland murder, goes into hiding and is trailed by Police Inspector Ferris, on the theory that Frank is trying to escape from possible retaliation. Frank's wife, Eleanor, suspects he is actually running away from their unsuccessful marriage. Aided by a newspaperman, Danny Leggett, Eleanor sets out to locate her husband. The killer is also looking for him, and keeps close tabs on Eleanor.
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