Story of movie Abandoned 1949 Film :
Abandoned is a 1949 crime film noir directed by Joseph M. Newman and starring Dennis O'Keefe, Gale Storm and Jeff Chandler.
| Abandoned | |
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| Directed by | Joseph M. Newman (as Joe Newman) |
| Produced by | Jerry Bresler |
| Written by | William Bowers (additional dialogue) |
| Screenplay by | Irwin Gielgud |
| Story by | Irwin Gielgud |
| Starring | Dennis O'Keefe Gale Storm Jeff Chandler |
| Cinematography | William H. Daniels |
| Edited by | Edward Curtiss |
Production company | Universal International |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It is also known as Abandoned Women and Not Wanted.
Screenplay
After her sister goes missing in Los Angeles, a woman tries to find information about the disappearance at city hall. The police are not helpful, but she does get support from a local crime reporter. As the two investigate the disappearance together, they are led to a shady detective and a black-market baby ring.
- Dennis O'Keefe as Mark Sitko
- Gale Storm as Paula Considine
- Jeff Chandler as Chief MacRae
- Meg Randall as Dottie Jensen
- Raymond Burr as Kerric
- Marjorie Rambeau as Mrs. Donner
- Jeanette Nolan as Major Ross
- Mike Mazurki as Hoppe
- Will Kuluva as Little Guy Decola
- David Clarke as Harry
- William Frambes as Scoop (as William Page)
- Sid Tomack as Mr. Humes
- Perc Launders as Dowd
- Steve Darrell as Brenn
- Clifton Young as Eddie
- Ruth Sanderson as Mrs. Spence
The film was one of a series of semi-documentary movies that were popular at the time. It was based on an original story by Irwin Gielgud commissioned by producer Jerry Bresler. Director Joseph Newman and Bresler had previously worked together in the shorts department at MGM. Ann Blyth was originally announced for the female lead.
It was shot on the Universal backlot and on location in Los Angeles.
Jeff Chandler made the film before Broken Arrow. However, after being cast in that film, he was given star billing for Abandoned.
Critical response
A.W., writing for The New York Times called the film a "briskly-paced thriller" but said the movie "proceeds along conventional melodramatic lines".
This was Chandler's first film for Universal under a long term contract, and the positive response to his performance began his graduation into leading roles.
- List of American films of 1949
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