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Still from One Mile from Heaven — One Mile from Heaven (1937) — Allan DwanPhotographed by Sidney Wagner

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Allan Dwan

One Mile from Heaven

English / 1937 / 1h 7m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.31/5·346 ratings·110 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A female journalist travels to a new neighborhood after getting a (false) lead and is surprised by what she finds.

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Directed by Allan Dwan
Position 4
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September 2023
Position 74

Credits

Crew

DirectorAllan Dwan

WriterJohn Patrick, Lou Breslow

CinematographerSidney Wagner

Editor

Cast

Claire Trevoras Lucy 'Tex' Warren

Sally Blaneas Barbara Harrison

Douglas Fowleyas Jim Tabor

Fredi Washingtonas Flora Jackson

Joan Carrollas Sunny

Bill Robinsonas Officer Joe Dudley

Ralf Haroldeas Moxie McGrath

John Eldredgeas Jerry Harrison

Paul McVeyas Johnny

Ray Walkeras Mortimer (Buck) Atlas

Russell Hoptonas Peter Brindell

Chick Chandleras Charlie Milford

Eddie 'Rochester' Andersonas Henry Bangs

Howard Hickmanas Judge Clarke

Raymond Brownas Alderman

George Chandleras Herman

Lon Chaney Jr.as Policeman

Russ Clarkas Policeman

Floyd Criswellas Radio Cop

Hal K. Dawsonas Information Clerk

One Mile from Heaven (1937) | Criteria