Summary
Leslie Calvin, the sole survivor of a submarine accident, goes to her relatives in order to recover emotionally. Unfortunately, she encounters various scam artists led by Mr. Sydney who intend to kill her and steal the family assets. Dr. George Grover helps Leslie to defeat Sydney.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Teens
Where to watch
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At a glance
Running time
1 h 30 min
Shorter than most crime movies, −16 min on the typical 106
typical 10690Half of all crime movies run 95–120 min.
Reach
Streams in 139 countries
+129
Released
1944
November 21, 1944
82 years ago
Genres
CrimeMysteryThrillerLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceMild
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
24 of 28
Merle OberonLeslie Calvin
Franchot ToneDr. George Grover
Thomas MitchellMr. Sydney
Fay BainterAunt Emily
Elisha Cook Jr.Cleeve
John QualenUncle Norbert
Rex IngramPearson Jackson
Nina Mae McKinneyFlorella
Odette MyrtilMama Boudreaux
Eugene BordenPapa Boudreaux- RBRita BeeryNurse (uncredited)
- DBDanny BorzageAccordionist (uncredited)
Paul E. BurnsStation Master (uncredited)- ECEileen CoghlanJeanette (uncredited)
Gino CorradoParty Guest (uncredited)- CFCharles FergusonParty Guest (uncredited)
Donald KerrParty Guest (uncredited)- ALArt LaforrestParty Guest (uncredited)
- WLWalter LawrenceParty Guest (uncredited)
Peter MilesLeonard Boudreaux (uncredited)
Alan NapierThe Doctor (uncredited)
Gigi PerreauYvette Boudreaux (uncredited)- RPRose PlumerParty Guest (uncredited)
- BRBud RaeParty Guest (uncredited)
Directing · 2
- André de Toth Director
- Joseph Depew Assistant Director
Writing · 3
- Joan Harrison Screenplay
- Marian B. Cockrell Screenplay, Original Story
- Francis M. Cockrell Original Story
Production · 4
- James Nasser Executive Producer
- Benedict Bogeaus Producer
- Carley Harriman Producer's Assistant
- Arthur M. Landau Associate Producer
Camera · 2
- Archie Stout Director of Photography
- John J. Mescall Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- James Smith Editor
Sound · 3
- Miklós Rózsa Original Music Composer, Music Director
- Eugene Zador Orchestrator
- Frank Webster Sound
Art · 2
- Maurice Yates Set Decoration
- Charles Odds Art Direction
Costume & Make-Up · 4
- René Hubert Costume Design
- Scotty Rackin Hairstylist
- Ted Larsen Makeup Artist
- Greta Wardrobe Master
Other crew · 3
- Arthur T. Horman Additional Dialogue
- Jack Crosby Choreographer
- Harry Redmond Jr. Special Effects
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