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

Crew

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