Decoy (1946)
Overview
A fatally shot female gangleader recounts her sordid life of crime to a police officer just before she dies.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 5.034 |
Directed By
Jack Bernhard
Crew
Jack Bernhard
Nedrick Young
L. William O'Connell
Jason H. Bernie
Lorraine MacLean
Milburn Morante
Glenn Cook
William A. Calihan Jr.
Dave Milton
TOP CAST
Jean Gillie
Margot Shelby
Edward Norris
Jim Vincent
Robert Armstrong
Frank Olins
Herbert Rudley
Dr. Craig
Sheldon Leonard
Sergeant Joe Portugal
Marjorie Woodworth
Nurse
Philip Van Zandt
Tommy
Carole Donne
Waitress
John Shay
Al
Bert Roach
Bartender
Rosemary Bertrand
Ruth
Ray Teal
Policeman (uncredited)
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