Woman on the Run (1950)

Husband On The Run

This film is husband on the run - he's the one running from the police. Frank, the husband, is wanted in police witness custody for witnessing a murder but freaks out when the police says the killer might go after him and apparently he doesn't want to be held for witnessing. Frank and his wife Eleanor's marriage is dissolving - Eleanor has grown distant from Frank and that plays a major role in this film. When the police tell Eleanor what happened Eleanor starts dodging the police while making a business 'friendship' with a newspaper reporter named Dan Legget for money in exchange for an exclusive story on the case and a chance to actually talk to Frank if possible. Dan believes Eleanor will lead him to Frank and so does the police that are trailing both them.

This story ends in a thrill ride for Eleanor and the viewer - if you watch the film you will see what I mean. It's a pretty darn good movie for fans of crime fiction and film noir.

8.5/10

Woman on the Run (1950)