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Blind Alley (1939) | Criteria

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Blind Alley

English • 1939 • 1h 9m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

A gangster takes a doctor and his family hostage.

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Home Invasion
Position 1
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Position 13
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Additions: November 2020
Position 14
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Frame of Mind: Psychiatry On-Screen
Position 1
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Additions: April 2020
Position 11

Credits

Crew

DirectorCharles Vidor

WriterPhilip MacDonald, Michael Blankfort, Albert Duffy, James Warwick, Lewis Meltzer

CinematographerLucien Ballard

ComposerGeorge Parrish, Ben Oakland, Karol Rathaus

EditorOtto Meyer

ProducerJack Fier

Cast

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Columbia Noir

Position 1

as Hal Wilson

Ralph Bellamyas Dr. Shelby

Ann Dvorakas Mary

Joan Perryas Linda Curtis

Melville Cooperas George Curtis

Rose Stradneras Doris Shelby

John Eldredgeas Dick Holbrook (as John Eldridge)

Ann Doranas Agnes

Marc Lawrenceas Buck

Stanley Brownas Fred Landis

Scotty Beckettas Davy Shelby

Milburn Stoneas Nick

Marie Blakeas Harriet

Eddie Acuffas State Trooper Stopping Fred

James Craigas Joe

Dick Curtisas Trooper with Joe

Ralph Dunnas Trooper Cronin

John Hamiltonas Warden

Grady Suttonas Holmes