It's been a long time since Film Noir of the Week first discussed Woman on the Run. At the time the film was just put out on a public domain DVD label. Through the haze and scratchy audio it was clear that the film is just excellent. The highly enjoyable crime film and sometimes travelogue of 40s San Francisco is irresistible. True, most remember Ann Sheridan shedding her glamorous persona or the dogged cop…
As Startling as Your OWN Scream in the Night!
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.
Top Cast
Ann Sheridan
Eleanor Johnson
Dennis O'Keefe
Dan Legget
Robert Keith
Inspector Martin Ferris
John Qualen
Maibus
Frank Jenks
Detective Homer Shaw
Ross Elliott
Frank Johnson
Jane Liddell
Messenger Girl
Joan Shawlee
Blonde
J. Farrell MacDonald
Cap, the Retired Ferryboat Captain
Steven Geray
Dr. Arnold Hohler
Victor Sen Yung
Sammy Chung
Reiko Sato
Suzie
Syd Saylor
Sullivan
Tom Dillon
Joe Gordon
Frank Baker
Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
Steve Carruthers
Optometrist (uncredited)
Reviews
It's more frightening than romantic. It's the way love is when you're young... life is when you're older. Woman on the Run is directed by Norman Foster who also co-adapts the screenplay with Alan Campbell from a story by Sylvia Tate. It stars Ann Sheridan, Dennis O'Keefe, Robert Keith and Ross Elliott. Music is by Arthur Lange and Emil Newman and cinematography by Hal Mohr. When Frank Johnson (Elliott)…
This is a rather superior little crime feature with a good, workmanlike cast delivering quite a suspenseful story without any fuss. "Frank Johnson" witnesses a gangland murder and goes into hiding. Soon enough the police - Robert Keith; his rather disgruntled wife - Ann Sheridan - and her newspaper pal Dennis O'Keefe are all trying to track him down; one because they think he might know more and be in danger from…
FAQ about Woman on the Run
What is Woman on the Run about?
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.…
When was Woman on the Run released?
Woman on the Run was released in 1950.
What genres does Woman on the Run belong to?
Woman on the Run is categorised as Thriller, Crime, Mystery.
Who stars in Woman on the Run?
The cast of Woman on the Run includes Ann Sheridan, Dennis O'Keefe, Robert Keith, John Qualen, Frank Jenks.