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Abandoned

Abandoned

NO NAME FOR HER BABY...only a PRICE!

1949 1h 18mCrimeDramaThrillerMystery

A Los Angeles newspaperman seeks a woman's sister and finds a black-market baby ring.

3.1/5

TMDB score· 20 votes

Synopsis

A Los Angeles newspaperman seeks a woman's sister and finds a black-market baby ring.

The vibe

black marketadoptionfilm noirbaby sellinglos angeles riots

Behind it

Joseph M. NewmanJoseph M. NewmanDirectorIrwin GielgudScreenplayWilliam H. DanielsWilliam H. DanielsCinematography

Cast

Dennis O'KeefeDennis O'KeefeMark Sitko
Gale StormGale StormPaula Considine
Jeff ChandlerJeff ChandlerChief MacRae
Meg RandallMeg RandallDottie Jensen
Raymond BurrRaymond BurrKerric
Marjorie RambeauMarjorie RambeauMrs. Donner
Jeanette NolanJeanette NolanMajor Ross
Mike MazurkiMike MazurkiHoppe
Will KuluvaWill Kuluva"Little Guy" Decola
David ClarkeDavid ClarkeHarry
William FrambesWilliam FrambesScoop (as William Page)
Sid TomackSid TomackMr. Humes
Perc LaundersDowd
Steve DarrellSteve DarrellBrenn
Clifton YoungClifton YoungEddie
Ruth SandersonMrs. Spence
Frank CadyFrank CadyNolan - City Editor (uncredited)
Marcella CisneyNurse at Meeting (uncredited)

Director

Joseph M. Newman

Writer

Irwin Gielgud

Release date

26 Oct 1949

Runtime

1h 18m

Studio

Universal Pictures

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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