"Love couldn't hide the secret of his past...or shield them for the end of their future!"

1948

1h 23m

6.6(55 votes)

Thriller

Crime

Overview

Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity—with unfortunate results.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Paul Henreid

John Muller / Dr. Bartok

Joan Bennett

Evelyn Hahn

Eduard Franz

Frederick Muller

Leslie Brooks

Virginia Taylor

John Qualen

Swangron

Mabel Paige

Charwoman

Herbert Rudley

Marcy

Charles Arnt

Coblenz

George Chandler

Aubrey - Assistant

Sid Tomack

Artell - Manager

Creative team

Directed by: Steve Sekely
Paul Henreid
Written by: Daniel Fuchs
Produced by: Paul Henreid

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