Summaries

After WW2, two army buddies, one of them terminally-ill, embark on a series of adventures in South-East Asia and run across a dangerous criminal and his pretty secretary.

After World War II Larry learns that his flying buddy Mike will only live a short time despite the efforts of the doctors. He takes on a profitable flying job for profiteers Maris to finance a good time for his buddy. As the plane takes off he shoves Maris' secretary Susan on board. When Mike falls for her, Larry tells her to play along for Mike's sake. She, of course, falls for Larry.—Ed Stephan <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • criminal
  • riverboat
  • secretary
  • cart
  • ladd and lake
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Film-Noir
Release date Mar 30, 1948
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies Paramount Pictures

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 33m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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