This Gun for Hire
Movie
1942
1 HOUR 20 MINS
Crime drama
When an assassin shoots a blackmailer and his beautiful female companion dead, he is paid off in marked bills by his treasonous employer who is working with foreign spies.
Cast & Crew
Alan Ladd Philip Raven
Veronica Lake Ellen Graham
Robert Preston Det. Lt. Michael Crane
Laird Cregar Willard Gates
Tully Marshall Alvin Brewster
Mikhail Rasumny Slukey
Marc Lawrence Tommy (Gates' chauffeur)
Pamela Blake Annie (hotel maid)
Harry Shannon Steve Finnerty
Frank Ferguson Albert Baker
Bernadene Hayes Albert Baker's Secretary
Jim Farley Night Watchman
Virita Campbell Little Girl
Olin Howlin Blair Fletcher
Roger Imhof Sen. Burnett
Victor Kilian Drew (Brewster's nurse)
Emmett Vogan Sgt. Carlisle (uncredited)
Chester Clute Rooming House Manager
Charles Arnt Will Gates
Virginia Farmer Maid in dress shop (uncredited)
Clem Bevans Scissor Grinder
Harry Hayden Man in restaurant (uncredited)
Yvonne De Carlo Showgirl at Neptune Club (uncredited)
Frank Tuttle Director
Frank Tuttle Writer
Graham Greene Writer (Novel)
Albert Maltz Writer
W. R. Burnett Writer
Richard Blumenthal Associate Producer
John F. Seitz Cinematography
Archie Marshek Film Editing
David Buttolph Original Music
Jacques Press Original Music
Hans Dreier Art Direction
Robert Usher Art Direction
Edith Head Costume Design
Wally Westmore Makeup Artist
John Cope Sound Recordist
Philip Wisdom Sound Recordist
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