Destination Murder (1950)
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Laura Mansfield catches a glimpse of mob hit man Jackie Wales after he shoots her businessman father. At the police station, Laura identifies Jackie as the murderer, but the policeman in charge of the case, Lt. Brewster, lets him go, citing a lack of corroborating evidence. Outraged, Laura worms her way into the unsuspecting Jackie's heart, trying to snare him and mob-connected club owner Armitage in her trap.
Director: Edward L. Cahn
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: June 9, 1950
Cast
- Joyce Mackenzie - Laura Mansfield
- Stanley Clements - Jackie Wales
- Hurd Hatfield - Stretch Norton
- Albert Dekker - Armitage
- Myrna Dell - Alice Wentworth
- James Flavin - Police Lt. Brewster
- John Dehner - Frank Niles
- Richard Emory - Police Sgt. Mulcahy
- Norma Vance - Fran, Inebriated Lady
- Buddy Swan - Arthur, Blue Streak Messenger
Screenplay
- Don Martin (Screenplay)
Music: Irving Gertz
Cinematography: Jackson Rose
Editing: Philip Cahn
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
nightclub, film noir, mobster, b movie, playing piano
More Films by Director: Edward L. Cahn
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Destination Murder about?
- Laura Mansfield catches a glimpse of mob hit man Jackie Wales after he shoots her businessman father. At the police station, Laura identifies Jackie as the murderer, but the policeman in charge of the case, Lt. Brewster, lets him go, citing a lack of corroborating evidence. Outraged, Laura worms her way into the unsuspecting Jackie's heart, trying to snare him and mob-connected club owner Armitage in her trap.
- Who directed Destination Murder?
- Destination Murder was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
- Who stars in Destination Murder?
- Destination Murder stars Joyce Mackenzie, Stanley Clements, Hurd Hatfield, Albert Dekker, Myrna Dell, James Flavin.
- How long is Destination Murder?
- Destination Murder has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Destination Murder?
- Destination Murder is a Crime film.
- Where was Destination Murder produced?
- Destination Murder was produced in United States of America.