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Dangerous Crossing

Dangerous Crossing

1953 1h 15mMysteryThriller

A honeymoon aboard an ocean liner is cut short when the bride finds herself suddenly alone, and unable to convince anyone of her husband’s existence.

3.2/5

TMDB score· 37 votes

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Synopsis

A honeymoon aboard an ocean liner is cut short when the bride finds herself suddenly alone, and unable to convince anyone of her husband’s existence.

The vibe

honeymoonbrideocean linerfilm noirconspiracydisappearancecruise shipnewlywedmissing husbandship's doctor

Behind it

Joseph M. NewmanJoseph M. NewmanDirectorLeo TownsendScreenplayJoseph LaShelleCinematography

Cast

Jeanne CrainJeanne CrainRuth Stanton Bowman
Michael RennieMichael RennieDr. Paul Manning
Max ShowalterMax ShowalterJim Logan
Carl BetzCarl BetzJohn Bowman
Mary AndersonMary AndersonAnna Quinn
Marjorie HoshelleMarjorie HoshelleKay Prentiss
Willis BoucheyWillis BoucheyCapt. Peters
Yvonne PeattieMiss Bridges
Robert AdlerRobert AdlerBartender (uncredited)
Stanley AndrewsStanley AndrewsShip's Pilot (uncredited)
Madge BlakeMadge BlakeShip's Passenger (uncredited)
Paul BradleyShip's Passenger (uncredited)
Harry CarterHarry CarterPool Attendant (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersShip's Passenger (uncredited)
Anthony JochimAnthony JochimBaggage Steward (uncredited)
Kenner G. KempKenner G. KempShip's Passenger (uncredited)
Mike LallyMike LallyShip's Passenger (uncredited)
Carl M. LevinessCarl M. LevinessShip's Passenger (uncredited)

Director

Joseph M. Newman

Writer

Leo Townsend

Release date

22 Jul 1953

Runtime

1h 15m

Studio

20th Century Fox

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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