Official poster for Woman on the Run (1950)

Woman on the Run

As Startling as Your OWN Scream in the Night!

Nov 10, 1950 1h 17mMysteryCrimeThriller
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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.

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Wonder38
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Humour30

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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.

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Release date
Nov 10, 1950
Runtime
1h 17m
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Language
English
Country
United States of America

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