The Traitor Within (1942)
In this drama, a truck driver begins wooing a young woman who still lives with her father who constantly brags how he, not the town mayor, was responsible for catching a regiment of Germans during WW I. Unfortunately, no one in town takes him seriously. Later the daughter meets a German immigrant who confirms her father's claim. She then convinces her boy friend to use this information to blackmail the mayor into giving him a new truck and some extra amenities lest he tell the truth.
Director: Frank McDonald
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime
Runtime: 62 min
Release Date: December 16, 1942
Cast
- Don 'Red' Barry - Sam Starr
- Jean Parker - Molly Betts
- George Cleveland - 'Pop' Betts
- Ralph Morgan - John Scott Ryder
- Jessica Newcombe - Mrs. Ryder
- Bradley Page - Al McGonigle
- Dick Wessel - Henchman Otis
- Emmett Vogan - Carter
- Edward Keane - Davis
- Eddie Acuff - Tommy
Screenplay
- Jack Townley (Screenplay)
- Charles G. Booth (Story)
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
truck
More Films by Director: Frank McDonald
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Traitor Within about?
- In this drama, a truck driver begins wooing a young woman who still lives with her father who constantly brags how he, not the town mayor, was responsible for catching a regiment of Germans during WW I. Unfortunately, no one in town takes him seriously. Later the daughter meets a German immigrant who confirms her father's claim. She then convinces her boy friend to use this information to blackmail the mayor into giving him a new truck and some extra amenities lest he tell the truth.
- Who directed The Traitor Within?
- The Traitor Within was directed by Frank McDonald.
- Who stars in The Traitor Within?
- The Traitor Within stars Don 'Red' Barry, Jean Parker, George Cleveland, Ralph Morgan, Jessica Newcombe, Bradley Page.
- How long is The Traitor Within?
- The Traitor Within has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
- What genre is The Traitor Within?
- The Traitor Within is a Drama, Action, Crime film.
- Where was The Traitor Within produced?
- The Traitor Within was produced in United States of America.