Backlash (1947)
In a series of flashbacks, shows that attorney John Morland has given a lift to a hitchhiker who turns out to be a murderer. As a result, Morland himself is implicated in a killing. A pair of detectives discover that Morland has been having business problems and no end of difficulties with his wife Catherine. The trail of clues leads to a surprising revelation.
Director:
Eugene Forde
Writer:
Irving Elman
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Jean Rogers as Catherine Morland |
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Richard Travis as Richard Conroy |
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Larry J. Blake as Detective Lieutenant Jerry McMullen |
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John Eldredge as John Morland |
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Leonard Strong as Willis, Caretaker |
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Robert Shayne as James O'Neil |
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Louise Currie as Marian Gordon |
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Douglas Fowley as Red Bailey |
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Sara Berner as Dorothy, Maid |
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Richard Benedict as Detective Sergeant Tom Carey |
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Wynne Larke as Patricia McMullen |
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Susan Klimist as McMullen Girl, Outfielder |
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Wong Artarne as Chinese Waiter |
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Stanley Blystone as Fire Warden at Car Wreck |
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Michael Chapin as Mike |
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Angela Clarke as Mrs. O'Neill |
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Eddie Coke as Williams |
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Frank Dae as Dr. Pearson |
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Steve Darrell as Detective Sergeant Gorman |
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Jon Gilbreath as Trooper at Roadblock |
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Art Gilmore as Radio Commentator (Voice) |
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Dorothy Granger as O'Neill's Secretary |
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Billy Gray as Denny |
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Gary Gray as Chris |
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Sherry Hall as Coroner's Deputy |
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Ralf Harolde as X-Ray Technician |
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John Canady as X-Ray Technician |
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Jerry Mickelsen as Jerry McMullen Jr. |
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Charles Sullivan as Charlie, Policeman |
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Syd Saylor as Joe, Railroad Worker |
| Directing | Eugene Forde | Director |
| Production | Sol M. Wurtzel | Producer |
| Camera | Benjamin H. Kline | Director of Photography |
| Editing | William F. Claxton | Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Elaine Ramsey | Hairstylist |
| Production | Clifford R. Gans | Associate Producer |
| Writing | Irving Elman | Original Story |
| Writing | Irving Elman | Screenplay |
| Sound | Darrell Calker | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Robert Peterson | Art Direction |
| Art | Glenn P. Thompson | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Robert Cowan | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Howard Sheehan | Production Manager |
| Directing | Earl Bellamy | Assistant Director |
| Sound | John R. Carter | Sound |
