Edgy noir piece in desperate need of a wider audience. Van Heflin plays Webb Garwood, a grumpy and unhappy cop who is called to investigate a suspected prowler at the home of Susan Gilvray (Evelyn Keyes). Garwood is smitten with the young and attractive woman from the off, and sensing her marriage to a late night radio personality is far from happy, he sets about wooing her, obsessively. It's the start of a…
Top Cast
Van Heflin
Webb Garwood
Evelyn Keyes
Susan Gilvray
John Maxwell
Bud Crocker
Katherine Warren
Grace Crocker
Emerson Treacy
William Gilvray
Madge Blake
Martha Gilvray
Wheaton Chambers
Doctor James
Robert Osterloh
Coroner
Sherry Hall
John Gilvray
Louise Lorimer
Motel Manager
Dalton Trumbo
John Gilvray's Voice (voice) (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Spectator at Coroner's Inquest (uncredited)
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FAQ about The Prowler
What is The Prowler about?
Los Angeles, California. A cop who, unhappy with his job, blames others for his work problems, is assigned to investigate the case of a prowler who stalks the home of a married woman.
When was The Prowler released?
The Prowler was released in 1951.
What genres does The Prowler belong to?
The Prowler is categorised as Drama, Thriller.
Who stars in The Prowler?
The cast of The Prowler includes Van Heflin, Evelyn Keyes, John Maxwell, Katherine Warren, Emerson Treacy.