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This Gun for Hire

Plot: Sadistic killer-for-hire Philip Raven becomes enraged when his latest job is paid off in marked bills. Vowing to track down his double-crossing boss, nightclub executive Gates, Raven sits beside Gates' lovely new employee, Ellen, on a train out of town
Release Date: Friday, April 24 1942
82 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Veronica LakeVeronica Lake
Veronica Lake was
19 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Ellen Graham'.
Tue, Nov 14 1922 –
Sat, Jul 07 1973
Portrait of Robert PrestonRobert Preston
Robert Preston was
23 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Det. Michael Crane'.
Sat, Jun 08 1918 –
Sat, Mar 21 1987
Portrait of Laird CregarLaird Cregar
Laird Cregar was
28 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Willard Gates'.
Mon, Jul 28 1913 –
Sat, Dec 09 1944
Portrait of Alan LaddAlan Ladd
Alan Ladd was
28 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Philip Raven'.
Wed, Sep 03 1913 –
Wed, Jan 29 1964
Portrait of Tully MarshallTully Marshall
Tully Marshall was
78 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Alvin Brewster'.
Sat, Apr 09 1864 –
Wed, Mar 10 1943
Portrait of Marc LawrenceMarc Lawrence
Marc Lawrence was
32 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Tommy'.
Thu, Feb 17 1910 –
Sun, Nov 27 2005
Portrait of Olin HowlandOlin Howland
Olin Howland was
56 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Blair Fletcher'.
Tue, Feb 09 1886 –
Sun, Sep 20 1959
Portrait of Roger ImhofRoger Imhof
Roger Imhof was
66 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Senator Burnett'.
Sat, Aug 14 1875 –
Tue, Apr 15 1958
Portrait of Pamela BlakePamela Blake
Pamela Blake was
26 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Annie'.
Fri, Aug 06 1915 –
Tue, Oct 06 2009
Portrait of Frank FergusonFrank Ferguson
Frank Ferguson was
42 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Albert Baker'.
Mon, Dec 25 1899 –
Tue, Sep 12 1978
Portrait of Victor KilianVictor Kilian
Victor Kilian was
51 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Drew'.
Fri, Mar 06 1891 –
Sun, Mar 11 1979
Portrait of Patricia FarrPatricia Farr
Patricia Farr was
29 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Ruby'.
Wed, Jan 15 1913 –
Mon, Feb 23 1948
Portrait of Harry ShannonHarry Shannon
Harry Shannon was
51 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Steve Finnerty'.
Thu, Jun 12 1890 –
Mon, Jul 27 1964
Portrait of Charles C. WilsonCharles C. Wilson
Charles C. Wilson was
47 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Police Captain'.
Sat, Jul 28 1894 –
Wed, Jan 07 1948
Portrait of Mikhail RasumnyMikhail Rasumny
Mikhail Rasumny was
51 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Slukey'.
Tue, May 13 1890 –
Fri, Feb 17 1956
Portrait of Bernadene HayesBernadene Hayes
Bernadene Hayes was
30 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Albert Baker's Secretary'.
Fri, Mar 15 1912 –
Sat, Aug 29 1987
Portrait of Mary DavenportMary Davenport
Mary Davenport was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Salesgirl'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Chester CluteChester Clute
Chester Clute was
51 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Rooming House Manager'.
Wed, Feb 18 1891 –
Mon, Apr 02 1956
Portrait of Charles ArntCharles Arnt
Charles Arnt was
35 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Male Dressmaker'.
Mon, Aug 20 1906 –
Mon, Aug 06 1990
Portrait of Earle S. DeweyEarle S. Dewey
Earle S. Dewey was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Mr. Collins'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clem BevansClem Bevans
Clem Bevans was
61 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Scissor Grinder'.
Sat, Oct 16 1880 –
Sun, Aug 11 1963
Portrait of Lynda GreyLynda Grey
Lynda Grey was
29 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Gates' Secretary'.
Thu, Nov 07 1912 –
Wed, Sep 04 1963
Portrait of Virita CampbellVirita Campbell
Virita Campbell was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Little Girl'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George AndersonGeorge Anderson
George Anderson was
56 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Plainclothesman (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 06 1886 –
Thu, Aug 26 1948
Portrait of Don BarclayDon Barclay
Don Barclay was
49 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Piano Player (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 26 1892 –
Thu, Oct 16 1975
Portrait of Ernest BaskettErnest Baskett
Ernest Baskett was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Porter (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack BaxleyJack Baxley
Jack Baxley was
57 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Innocent Dupe (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 04 1884 –
Sun, Dec 10 1950
Portrait of Karin BoothKarin Booth
Karin Booth was
25 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Waitress (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 19 1916 –
Sun, Jul 27 2003
Portrait of Harry BrownHarry Brown
Harry Brown was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Superintendent (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William CabanneWilliam Cabanne
William Cabanne was
21 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Laundry Truck Driver (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jul 18 1920 –
Fri, Dec 04 1992
Portrait of Eddy ChandlerEddy Chandler
Eddy Chandler was
48 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Demolition Foreman (uncredited)'.
Sat, Mar 10 1894 –
Tue, Mar 23 1948
Portrait of Jack CheathamJack Cheatham
Jack Cheatham was
47 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 28 1894 –
Tue, Mar 30 1971
Portrait of Kenneth ChrystKenneth Chryst
Kenneth Chryst was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Workman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Yvonne De CarloYvonne De Carlo
Yvonne De Carlo was
19 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Showgirl at Neptune Club (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 01 1922 –
Mon, Jan 08 2007
Portrait of Gordon De MainGordon De Main
Gordon De Main was
55 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Superintendent (uncredited)'.
Mon, Sep 27 1886 –
Fri, Mar 05 1954
Portrait of Joan EvansJoan Evans
Joan Evans was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Saleslady's Mother (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jim FarleyJim Farley
Jim Farley was
60 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Night Watchman (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 08 1882 –
Sun, Oct 12 1947
Portrait of Virginia FarmerVirginia Farmer
Virginia Farmer was
44 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Maid in Dress Shop (uncredited)'.
Mon, Apr 18 1898 –
Thu, May 19 1988
Portrait of Betty FarringtonBetty Farrington
Betty Farrington was
43 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Woman on Bridge (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 14 1898 –
Fri, Feb 03 1989
Portrait of Chuck HamiltonChuck Hamilton
Chuck Hamilton was
38 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 09 1903 –
Sun, Dec 24 1978
Portrait of Sam HarrisSam Harris
Sam Harris was
65 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Man at Rehearsal (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 11 1877 –
Wed, Oct 22 1969
Portrait of Harry HarveyHarry Harvey
Harry Harvey was
41 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Passenger (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 10 1901 –
Wed, Nov 27 1985
Portrait of Harry HaydenHarry Hayden
Harry Hayden was
59 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Man in Restaurant Recognizing Gates (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 07 1882 –
Sun, Jul 24 1955
Portrait of Charles IrwinCharles Irwin
Charles Irwin was
55 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Old Irishman (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 31 1887 –
Sun, Jan 12 1969
Portrait of Louise La PlancheLouise La Planche
Louise La Planche was
23 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 06 1919 –
Fri, Sep 07 2012
Portrait of Lora LeeLora Lee
Lora Lee was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Girl in Car (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arthur LoftArthur Loft
Arthur Loft was
44 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Man who Bumps into Raven (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 24 1897 –
Wed, Jan 01 1947
Portrait of Patsy MacePatsy Mace
Patsy Mace was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Young Girl in Reception Room (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George MagrillGeorge Magrill
George Magrill was
42 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 04 1900 –
Sat, May 31 1952
Portrait of John MarstonJohn Marston
John Marston was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Superintendent (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday –
Sun, Sep 02 1962
Portrait of Charles McMurphyCharles McMurphy
Charles McMurphy was
49 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Detective (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jul 31 1892 –
Fri, Oct 24 1969
Portrait of Ivan MillerIvan Miller
Ivan Miller was
53 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 13 1888 –
Wed, Sep 27 1967
Portrait of Charles R. MooreCharles R. Moore
Charles R. Moore was
49 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Pullman Waiter (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 23 1893 –
Sun, Jul 20 1947
Portrait of Frances MorrisFrances Morris
Frances Morris was
33 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Receptionist (uncredited)'.
Mon, Aug 03 1908 –
Tue, Dec 02 2003
Portrait of Pat O'MalleyPat O'Malley
Pat O'Malley was
51 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Conductor (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 02 1890 –
Sat, May 21 1966
Portrait of Sarah PaddenSarah Padden
Sarah Padden was
60 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Mrs. Mason (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 15 1881 –
Mon, Dec 04 1967
Portrait of Reed PorterReed Porter
Reed Porter was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Workman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lee PratherLee Prather
Lee Prather was
53 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Gateman (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 05 1888 –
Fri, Jan 03 1958
Portrait of Cyril RingCyril Ring
Cyril Ring was
49 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Neptune Club Waiter (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 05 1892 –
Mon, Jul 17 1967
Portrait of Julian RiveroJulian Rivero
Julian Rivero was
51 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Man with Monkey (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 23 1890 –
Tue, Feb 24 1976
Portrait of Dick RushDick Rush
Dick Rush was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Lt. Clark (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tim RyanTim Ryan
Tim Ryan was
42 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Weems, Guard (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jul 04 1899 –
Mon, Oct 22 1956
Portrait of John SheehanJohn Sheehan
John Sheehan was
56 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Keever (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 22 1885 –
Thu, Feb 14 1952
Portrait of Oscar SmithOscar Smith
Oscar Smith was
56 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Train Porter (uncredited)'.
Tue, Oct 27 1885 –
Sun, Mar 18 1956
Portrait of Alan SpeerAlan Speer
Alan Speer was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Frog (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edwin StanleyEdwin Stanley
Edwin Stanley was
61 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Police Captain at Train Station (uncredited)'.
Mon, Nov 22 1880 –
Mon, Dec 25 1944
Portrait of Elliott SullivanElliott Sullivan
Elliott Sullivan was
34 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Officer Glennon (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jul 04 1907
Portrait of Phil TeadPhil Tead
Phil Tead was
48 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Machinist (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 29 1893 –
Sun, Jun 09 1974
Portrait of Emmett VoganEmmett Vogan
Emmett Vogan was
48 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Police Sgt. Charlie Carlisle (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 27 1893 –
Thu, Nov 13 1969
Portrait of Fred WalburnFred Walburn
Fred Walburn was
13 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Walt - Newsboy (uncredited)'.
Tue, Mar 05 1929 –
Sun, Sep 22 2002
Portrait of Richard WebbRichard Webb
Richard Webb was
26 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Young Man (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 09 1915 –
Thu, Jun 10 1993
Portrait of Pat WestPat West
Pat West was
54 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Janitor (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 19 1888 –
Mon, Apr 10 1944
Portrait of Gloria WilliamsGloria Williams
Gloria Williams was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Woman (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert WinklerRobert Winkler
Robert Winkler was
15 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Jimmie (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 12 1927 –
Thu, Dec 28 1989

Crew

Portrait of Frank TuttleFrank Tuttle
Frank Tuttle was
49 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Director, Additional Writing'
Sat, Aug 06 1892 –
Sun, Jan 06 1963
Portrait of John F. SeitzJohn F. Seitz
John F. Seitz was
49 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Director of Photography'
Thu, Jun 23 1892 –
Tue, Feb 27 1979
Portrait of George TempletonGeorge Templeton
George Templeton was
35 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Assistant Director'
Sun, Nov 11 1906 –
Tue, Aug 26 1980
Portrait of George KingGeorge King
George King was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Stage Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of W.R. BurnettW.R. Burnett
W.R. Burnett was
42 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Screenplay'
Sat, Nov 25 1899 –
Sun, Apr 25 1982
Portrait of Albert MaltzAlbert Maltz
Albert Maltz was
33 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Screenplay'
Wed, Oct 28 1908 –
Fri, Apr 26 1985
Portrait of Buddy G. DeSylvaBuddy G. DeSylva
Buddy G. DeSylva was
47 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Executive Producer'
Sun, Jan 27 1895 –
Tue, Jul 11 1950
Portrait of Richard BlumenthalRichard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal was
36 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Associate Producer'
Sun, Dec 10 1905 –
Sun, Jan 14 1962
Portrait of Archie MarshekArchie Marshek
Archie Marshek was
40 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Editor'
Sat, Feb 15 1902 –
Sun, Mar 29 1992
Portrait of David ButtolphDavid Buttolph
David Buttolph was
39 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Original Music Composer'
Sun, Aug 03 1902 –
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Portrait of Wally WestmoreWally Westmore
Wally Westmore was
36 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Makeup Department Head'
Tue, Feb 13 1906 –
Tue, Jul 03 1973
Portrait of Edith HeadEdith Head
Edith Head was
44 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Costume Design'
Thu, Oct 28 1897 –
Sat, Oct 24 1981
Portrait of Leo ShukenLeo Shuken
Leo Shuken was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Orchestrator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Farciot EdouartFarciot Edouart
Farciot Edouart was
47 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Special Effects'
Mon, Nov 05 1894 –
Mon, Mar 17 1980
Portrait of Graham GreeneGraham Greene
Graham Greene was
37 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Novel'
Sun, Oct 02 1904 –
Wed, Apr 03 1991
Portrait of Walter ScharfWalter Scharf
Walter Scharf was
31 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Orchestrator'
Mon, Aug 01 1910 –
Mon, Feb 24 2003
Portrait of Gordon JenningsGordon Jennings
Gordon Jennings was
45 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Special Effects'
Thu, Jun 25 1896 –
Sun, Jan 11 1953
Portrait of Hans DreierHans Dreier
Hans Dreier was
56 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Art Direction'
Fri, Aug 21 1885 –
Mon, Oct 24 1966
Portrait of Frank LoesserFrank Loesser
Frank Loesser was
31 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Songs'
Wed, Jun 29 1910 –
Mon, Jul 28 1969
Portrait of John CopeJohn Cope
John Cope was
38 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Sound Recordist'
Sat, Jul 11 1903 –
Thu, May 12 1955
Portrait of Jack BaxleyJack Baxley
Jack Baxley was
57 in This Gun for Hire
as 'Stunts'
Fri, Jul 04 1884 –
Sun, Dec 10 1950
Portrait of George ParrishGeorge Parrish
George Parrish was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Orchestrator'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Philip WisdomPhilip Wisdom
Philip Wisdom was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Sound Recordist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert UsherRobert Usher
Robert Usher was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Art Direction'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William L. PereiraWilliam L. Pereira
William L. Pereira was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Special Effects'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lynd WardLynd Ward
Lynd Ward was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Production Design'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jacques PressJacques Press
Jacques Press was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Songs'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marian ChavezMarian Chavez
Marian Chavez was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Technical Advisor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Teet CarleTeet Carle
Teet Carle was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Publicist'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jimmy GrippoJimmy Grippo
Jimmy Grippo was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Technical Advisor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank HermanFrank Herman
Frank Herman was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Technical Advisor'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mal BullochMal Bulloch
Mal Bulloch was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Still Photographer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Buck WaltersBuck Walters
Buck Walters was
>> in This Gun for Hire
as 'Boom Operator'
Unknown Birthday