Murder, My Sweet
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, 1944
Gumshoe Philip Marlowe is hired by the oafish Moose Malloy to track down his former girlfriend. He's also hired to accompany an effeminate playboy buy back some jewels. When the exchange results in the playboy's murder, Marlowe can't leave the case alone, and soon discovers it's related to Malloy's. As he gets drawn deeper into a complex web of intrigue by a mysterious blonde, the detective finds his own life in increasing jeopardy.
Top cast:
Dick Powell
Philip Marlowe
Claire Trevor
Helen Grayle
Mike Mazurki
Joe "Moose" Malloy
Miles Mander
Leuwen Grayle
Douglas Walton
Lindsay Marriott
Donald Douglas
Police Lt. Randall
Ralf Harolde
Dr. Sonderborg
Esther Howard
Jesse Florian
Ernie Adams
Bartender at "Florian's" (uncredited)
Edward Biby
Club Patron (uncredited)
Ralph Dunn
Detective (uncredited)
Fred Graham
Man (uncredited)
John Indrisano
Amthor's Chauffeur (uncredited)
Daun Kennedy
Girl in Bar (uncredited)
Dewey Robinson
New Boss at "Florian's" (uncredited)
Shimen Ruskin
Elevator Operator (uncredited)