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Woman on the Run (1950) | Directed by Norman Foster
Woman on the Run is a noir-tinged crime drama centered around Eleanor Johnson, a San Francisco woman whose estranged husband witnesses a murder and goes into hiding. As the police and a reporter attempt to track him down for questioning, Eleanor reluctantly gets involved in the search. But her motivations shift when she realizes her husband’s life is in danger, and her journey to find him becomes both a physical pursuit and an emotional reckoning with their fractured relationship.
Genre: Film Noir, Crime, Drama
Director: Norman Foster
Norman Foster was an American actor, screenwriter, and director known for his work on both film and television. Born in 1903, he began his career in front of the camera before transitioning to directing. He worked with Orson Welles in the Mercury Theatre and directed several entries in the Mr. Moto and Charlie Chan detective series. Foster was known for his efficient storytelling and ability to evoke suspense and atmosphere, particularly in crime dramas and thrillers.
Star Cast:
- Ann Sheridan as Eleanor Johnson
- Dennis O’Keefe as Danny Leggett
- Robert Keith as Inspector Ferris
- Ross Elliott as Frank Johnson
- Frank Jenks as Detective
- John Qualen as Mr. Maibus
Woman on the Run received generally positive reviews for its tight pacing, moody cinematography, and Ann Sheridan’s strong performance. Critics praised the film’s atmospheric use of San Francisco locations, its emotional depth, and its fresh take on the noir genre by focusing on a female lead navigating danger and personal transformation. Though not a major hit at the time, it has since been reappraised as an underrated gem in the noir canon.
Fun Facts:
- The film was shot on location throughout San Francisco, including iconic spots like Fisherman’s Wharf and Telegraph Hill.
- After falling into obscurity for years, the film was restored by the Film Noir Foundation and the UCLA Film & Television Archive.
- Ann Sheridan not only starred in the film but also served as an uncredited producer.
- The film’s climactic sequence takes place at a seaside amusement park, providing a suspenseful and visually striking finale.
- The original negatives were long believed lost in a studio fire, but a copy was later discovered in the British Film Institute’s archives, enabling the restoration.
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