Summaries

Fred J. Johnson (Lloyd Corrigan) scores a hole-in-one but his next drive, using the lucky, initialed golf ball, soars out of bounds and lands near a spot where some counterfeiters are burying a murder victim. Then begins a series of events in which he is hounded and threatened by the killers. The consequences of his not reporting what he saw to the police lead to a climax in which is daughter is held hostage by the crooks.—Les Adams <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • hostage
  • kidnapped daughter
  • cigarette
  • golf ball
  • barbed wire fence
Genres
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Film-Noir
Release date Sep 25, 1946
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies Columbia Pictures

Box office

Budget $100000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 10m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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