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Still from Blind Alley — Blind Alley (1939) — Charles VidorPhotographed by Lucien Ballard

Poster for Blind Alley

Charles Vidor

Blind Alley

English / 1939 / 1h 9m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.13/5·1.8K ratings·533 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A gangster takes a doctor and his family hostage.

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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

Chester Morrisas 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

Blind Alley (1939) | Criteria