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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1951-03-30
Languageen
Runtime1h 14m
Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

5.9(43)
•1951•1h 14m

Cause for Alarm!

"This Girl Is In Danger!"

ThrillerDramaCrime

Overview

A bedridden and gravely ill man believes his wife and doctor are conspiring to kill him, and outlines his suspicions in a letter.

Director
Tay Garnett
Writing & Screenplay
Mel DinelliTom Lewis
Cinematography
Joseph Ruttenberg

Principal Cast

24 credited
Loretta Young
Loretta YoungEllen Jones
Barry Sullivan
Barry SullivanGeorge Z. Jones
Bruce Cowling
Bruce CowlingDr. Ranney Grahame
Margalo Gillmore
Margalo GillmoreMrs. Edwards
Brad Morrow
Brad MorrowHoppy / Billy
Irving Bacon
Irving BaconMr. Carston, Postman
Georgia Backus
Georgia BackusMrs. Warren
Don Haggerty
Don HaggertyMr. Russell
Art Baker
Art BakerSuperintendent
Richard Anderson
Richard AndersonLonesome Sailor

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