Woman on the Run

"As Startling as Your OWN Scream in the Night!"

Feb 4 1951 Approved 1h 17m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Frank Johnson, a sole witness to a gangland murder, goes into hiding and is trailed by Police Inspector Ferris, on the theory that Frank is trying to escape from possible retaliation. Frank's wife, Eleanor, suspects he is actually running away from their unsuccessful marriage. Aided by a newspaperman, Danny Leggett, Eleanor sets out to locate her husband. The killer is also looking for him, and keeps close tabs on Eleanor.

Plot

Frank Johnson (Ross Elliott), sole witness to a gangland murder, goes into hiding and is trailed by Police Inspector Ferris (Robert Keith), on the theory that Frank is trying to escape from possible retaliation. Frank's wife, Eleanor (Ann Sheridan), suspects he is actually running away from their unsuccessful marriage. Aided by a newspaperman, Danny Leggett (Dennis O'Keefe), Eleanor sets out to locate her husband. The killer is also looking for him, and keeps close tabs on Eleanor.

Written by

Alan Campbell, Norman Foster, Sylvia Tate

Directed by

Norman Foster

Cast

Ann Sheridan, Dennis O'Keefe, Robert Keith

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Fidelity Pictures Corporation, Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Trailers
WOMAN ON THE RUN Newly Restored Blu-ray/DVD Trailer
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Average Rating
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