Woman on the Run (1950) [Film Noir] [Crime]

If you like this movie and our channel, please subscribe: goo.gl/0qDmXe | The movie "Woman on the Run" is a 1950 film noir crime film directed by Norman Foster starring Ann Sheridan and Dennis O'Keefe. The film was based on the April 1948 short story Man on the Run by Sylvia Tate and filmed on location in San Francisco, California.
Plot: As the film opens, a man, Frank Johnson (Ross Elliott), is walking his dog in the city at night. He witnesses a man in a car talking about a crime. The man then gets shot. But whoever shot that man then sees Frank and shoots at him. The shot misses, however, because it is mistakenly aimed at Frank's shadow. The killer then flees in the car.
When the police arrive it is explained that the shooting victim was going to testify in a court case against a gangster. Since Frank saw the shooter, the cops now want Frank to testify. They plan to take him into protective custody. But Frank, while the police inspector (Robert Keith) has momentarily turned away, gives police the slip, leaving his dog (named Rembrandt because his owner is a painter) behind. The police think he is running to escape possible retaliation from the mob. So they contact Frank's wife, Eleanor (Ann Sheridan) to solicit her help in finding him. But she suspects he is actually running away from their unsuccessful marriage.
Later learning that her husband has a heart condition, Eleanor gets the needed medicine and goes looking for him, aided by a newspaperman, Danny Leggett (Dennis O'Keefe) who says he is looking for an exclusive story. The two conduct their own investigation, giving only limited aid to the police. But the police remain determined, since they need a trial witness. Eleanor is aided in her search by Frank's efforts to contact her. In a letter left with a mutual contact he gives her cryptic instructions on how they can secretly meet. The instructions require that she remember a significant event from their life together. But she has trouble doing so.
As the search continues it is gradually revealed to the audience that Danny the newspaperman is really the killer. He is simply using Eleanor to find Frank. Once Eleanor figures out the cryptic reference, she and Danny go to a beachside amusement park at night and there manage to locate him. Wanting time alone with Frank, ostensibly to get his newspaper story and pay Frank $1,000 for it, Danny puts Eleanor on the roller coaster. As she rides she suddenly realizes what Danny has really been up to. But she is trapped until the ride ends in what becomes the frantic climax of the film.
As Eleanor finally gets off the roller coaster, Danny is on the verge of killing Frank. The two fight and shots ring out. Eleanor breathlessly arrives on the scene to discover that the police inspector has just shot the killer. She rushes to her husband and the two embrace.
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Directed by Norman Foster, produced by Howard Welsch, screenplay by Alan Campbell, Norman Foster and Ross Hunter (dialogue), based on the short-story "Man on the Run" by Sylvia Tate, starring Ann Sheridan as Eleanor Johnson, Dennis O'Keefe as Daniel Leggett, Robert Keith as Inspector Martin Ferris, John Qualen Mr. Maibus, Frank Jenks as Detective Shaw, Ross Elliott as Frank Johnson, Jane Liddell as Messnger Girl, Joan Shawlee as Blonde (as Joan Fulton), J. Farrell MacDonald as Sea Captain, Steven Geray as Dr. Arthur Hohler
Victor Sen Yung as Sam, Reiko Sato as Suzie (as Rako Sato), Syd Saylor as Sullivan and Tom Dillon as Joe Gordon (as Thomas P. Dillon)
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Source: "Woman on the Run" Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.. 18 February 2017. Web. 24 April 2017. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woman_o...
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[@robinmurray5266]

I gotta laugh! I remember watching this with my grandma in the 1970's on an old Black & White TV. There was a commercial that came on that said, "Woman on the Run is brought to you by the fine makers of Exlax". My grandma said, "Yep, taking that would put a woman on the run!" I still get belly laughs to this day remembering that!

[@corbinbros.2520]

I love how a lot of old films have a dream-like feel to them. Definitely beats the mediocre movies that come out today.

[@highronimusadamantium9247]

Films like this on KZbin channels like this have me questioning why I continue to pay for Netflix.

[@gingerli5820]

This is a fantastic piece of Noir. There's no one in HW who would not have jumped at the chance to appear in an Ann Sheridan film in 1950. The writing was exquisitely sarcastic, the acting highly effective and the denouement superb. A hidden gem! Thank you TCM.

[@vidhushekhar17]

This is no ordinary crime/noir film. This is an outstanding love story too; without the man and the woman being together-except towards the very end. The bad man DID help the wife FIND her LOST husband. Marvelous. Simply marvelous.

[@Kjt853]

Top notch! In 1950, this was probably considered a "routine crime melodrama," but it's far superior to most of the "best" that's made today.

[@therealself]

I loved the moment when the detective (played by Robert Keith) realizes who the killer really is despite at first not wanting to listen to the witness giving him the clue. Actor Robert Keith's changing facial expression when he realizes the killer's identity is so perfectly subtle. Character acting at its best. The dramatic suspense in the ending scene is as good as you will see in a movie. Very nice movie.

[@charlesodell804]

One of the 10 or 12 best film noir movies I ever saw. It's the only film I ever saw with Ann Sheridan in a starring role. She was a great actress. Wonderful scenes of San Francisco before it became too expensive to live in, and too full of skyscrapers to like.

[@rickbrowning7059]

The timeless beauty of film noir is you know going in that unlike other films this will not end happily ever after. And I love this type of reality. Also you are required to think about the plot enveloping. Nothing better in my opinion. Thank you for these remarkable films who had wonderful writers.kept you glued to your seat.appreciate these classic low budget films that relied on excellent writing and acting. They gave you the steak instead selling you the sizzle.

[@mfb3042]

Ann Sheridan is a good actress. She made this movie work.

[@elliottsalazar7580]

What an absolute GREAT movie .

[@jonathancox2004]

Absolutely nothing wrong with this film. Nice dialogue and pacing, with super performances and a reasonably suspenseful ending. Lots accomplished in its little-over-an-hour package.

[@margohere7544]

Great movie! I love the older movies. They are definitely better than movies created today.

[@user-jl7ym4en5b]

The dramatic flair in the way that people spoke is always so entertaining.

[@viccionetti5907]

Terrific old noir! Sheridan and O’Keefe in leads are in top form..a witty script, great San Francisco scenes

[@russellscotchmer7018]

A truly classic example of Film Noir. Great story and settings and more upbeat and less gloomy than so many of this genre. Fantastic witty dialogue sadly missed in so many modern movies. Every scene has a purpose with no padding. Absolutely recommended.

[@johnlorenzen4633]

Dennis o keefe a very good lead- I undererrated . Ms. Sheridan divine actress of course. Always realistic and in the moment. adult dialogue that respects ones intelligence. Nice visuals of san francisco.

[@katiescarlett5249]

I love this Film Noir Movie "Woman on the Run." It was shown on TCM and kept me on the edge of my seat with twists and turns. This was meant to transition Ann Sheridan into more leading lady roles, but didn't do much for her career. I don't know why, she is beautiful and sassy. If you love Film Noir, you will not be disappointed if you watch this film. A glass of Pinot Noir is a wonderful choice while viewing!

[@Redmenace96]

Many modern film elements, some noir elements, great acting, fantastic dialogue, complex male/female relationships..... This is a little gem.