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.
Editor's Verdict
"The movie is a standard 1950s crime thriller. The only detected Christmas element is a 'Holiday Release,' which is irrelevant to the narrative content. All five classification criteria score 'None' as the plot and themes are entirely focused on witness protection, murder, and marital strife, not Christmas."
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🎄 Notable Elements
Cast & Crew
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
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