Movie: Woman on the Run

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ann Sheridan
Ann Sheridan

Eleanor Johnson

Dennis O'Keefe
Dennis O'Keefe

Dan Legget

Robert Keith
Robert Keith

Inspector Martin Ferris

John Qualen
John Qualen

Maibus

Frank Jenks
Frank Jenks

Detective Homer Shaw

Ross Elliott
Ross Elliott

Frank Johnson

Jane Liddell
Jane Liddell

Messenger Girl

Joan Shawlee
Joan Shawlee

Blonde

J. Farrell MacDonald
J. Farrell MacDonald

Cap, the Retired Ferryboat Captain

Steven Geray
Steven Geray

Dr. Arnold Hohler

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1950-11-10

  • Average

    6.74

  • Rating:

    3.4 starts
  • Tagline

    As Startling as Your OWN Scream in the Night!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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