
This Gun for Hire
This Gun for Hire
Release: 1942-04-24·Runtime: 81m·★ 7.0
CrimeThrillerMystery
Sadistic killer-for-hire Philip Raven becomes enraged when his latest job is paid off in marked bills. Vowing to track down his double-crossing boss, nightclub executive Gates, Raven sits beside Gates' lovely new employee, Ellen, on a train out of town. Although Ellen is engaged to marry the police lieutenant who's hunting down Raven, she decides to try and set the misguided hit man straight as he hides from the cops and plots his revenge.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Laird Cregaras Willard Gates
Jack Cheathamas Policeman (uncredited)
Yvonne De Carloas Showgirl at Neptune Club (uncredited)
Pat Westas Janitor (uncredited)
Victor Kilianas Drew
Edwin Stanleyas Police Captain at Train Station (uncredited)
Elliott Sullivanas Officer Glennon (uncredited)
Phil Teadas Machinist (uncredited)
Mikhail Rasumnyas Slukey
Pat O'Malleyas Conductor (uncredited)
Richard Webbas Young Man (uncredited)
Robert Prestonas Det. Michael Crane
Marc Lawrenceas Tommy
Veronica Lakeas Ellen Graham
Charles C. Wilsonas Police Captain
Earle S. Deweyas Mr. Collins
Karin Boothas Waitress (uncredited)
Gordon De Mainas Superintendent (uncredited)
George Magrillas Policeman (uncredited)
Ivan Milleras Doorman (uncredited)
Frances Morrisas Receptionist (uncredited)
Roger Imhofas Senator Burnett
Frank Fergusonas Albert Baker
Patricia Farras Ruby
Harry Harveyas Passenger (uncredited)
Oscar Smithas Train Porter (uncredited)
Don Barclayas Piano Player (uncredited)
Chuck Hamiltonas Policeman (uncredited)
Arthur Loftas Man who Bumps into Raven (uncredited)
Mary Davenportas Salesgirl
Charles Arntas Male Dressmaker
Virita Campbellas Little Girl
Charles R. Mooreas Pullman Waiter (uncredited)
Tully Marshallas Alvin Brewster
Bernadene Hayesas Albert Baker's Secretary
Jim Farleyas Night Watchman (uncredited)
Harry Haydenas Man in Restaurant Recognizing Gates (uncredited)
John Marstonas Superintendent (uncredited)
Alan Laddas Philip Raven
Virginia Farmeras Maid in Dress Shop (uncredited)
Pamela Blakeas Annie
Harry Shannonas Steve Finnerty
Chester Cluteas Rooming House Manager
Tim Ryanas Weems, Guard (uncredited)
Olin Howlandas Blair Fletcher
Sarah Paddenas Mrs. Mason (uncredited)
Cyril Ringas Neptune Club Waiter (uncredited)
John Sheehanas Keever (uncredited)
Clem Bevansas Scissor Grinder
Eddy Chandleras Demolition Foreman (uncredited)
Betty Farringtonas Woman on Bridge (uncredited)
Emmett Voganas Police Sgt. Charlie Carlisle (uncredited)
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