24 Dec 1947
The Lady from Shanghai
A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
Accidents Will Happen
THE FAKE ACCIDENT RACKET EXPOSED!
A married insurance claims adjuster investigates a gang of accident-fraud racketeers, but they retaliate by targeting his wife.
Top Billed Cast
Ronald Reagan Eric Gregg
Gloria Blondell Patricia Carmody
Dick Purcell Jim Faber
Sheila Bromley Nona Gregg
Addison Richards Blair Thurston
Hugh O'Connell John J. Oldham
Janet Shaw Mary Tarlton
Elliott Sullivan Burley Thorne
Anderson Lawler F.R. Dawson
Spec O'Donnell "Specs" Carter
Kenneth Harlan Elmer Ross
Don Barclay Martin Dorsey
Earl Dwire Dr. Faris
Mary Doyle Ruthie (uncredited)
Myrtle Stedman Professional Witness #2 (uncredited)
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