25 Oct 2013
Detective Downs
Detective Robert has his own office, a trench coat, a Bogart hat and Downs syndrome. The only thing he is missing is a case. Then a lady comes to his rescue.
Tight Spot
SHE: "Is that blood?" HE: "I took two bullets through the chest, ma'am. Just routine."
A former model, serving time in prison, becomes a key witness in a trial against a notorious gangster. She is put under protective watch by the District Attorney in a posh hotel, but the crime kingpin makes attempts to get to her. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. in 1997.
Top Billed Cast
Ginger Rogers Sherry Conley
Edward G. Robinson Lloyd Hallett
Brian Keith Vince Striker
Lucy Marlow Prison Girl
Lorne Greene Benjamin Costain
Katherine Anderson Mrs. Willoughby
Allen Nourse Marvin Rickles
Peter Leeds Fred Packer
Doye O'Dell Mississippi Mac
Eve McVeagh Clara Moran
Helen Wallace Warden (uncredited)
Gloria Ann Simpson Miss Masters (uncredited)
Robert Shield Carlyle (uncredited)
Norman Keats Arny (uncredited)
Frank Gerstle Jim Hornsby (uncredited)
Dean Cromer Policeman (uncredited)
Tom De Graffenreid Doctor (uncredited)
Kathryn Grant Girl Honeymooner (uncredited)
Tom Greenway Elevator Mechanic (uncredited)
Joseph Hamilton Judge (uncredited)
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