Shockproof (1949)
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- Approved
- 1h 19min
- Crime, Drama
- 20 Jan 1949 (USA)
- Movie
A parole officer falls in love with his client, a ravishing blonde who served time for murder, and he's determined to help her go straight despite her interfering criminal boyfriend.
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Cast verified as complete
| Cornel Wilde | ... |
Griff Marat
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| Patricia Knight | ... |
Jenny Marsh
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| John Baragrey | ... |
Harry Wesson
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| Esther Minciotti | ... |
Mrs. Marat
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| Howard St. John | ... |
Sam Brooks
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| Russell Collins | ... |
Frederick Bauer
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| Charles Bates | ... |
Tommy Marat
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Shirley Adams | ... |
Emmy (uncredited)
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Gilbert Barnett | ... |
Barry (uncredited)
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| Richard Benedict | ... |
'Kid' - Knife Wielder (uncredited)
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Paul Bradley | ... |
Airline Clerk (uncredited)
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| Argentina Brunetti | ... |
Stella (uncredited)
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| Paul Bryar | ... |
Man in Car (uncredited)
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| John Butler | ... |
Sam Green, Pawnbroker (uncredited)
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| Claire Carleton | ... |
Florrie Kobiski (uncredited)
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Cliff Clark | ... |
Mac - Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
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| King Donovan | ... |
Joe Wilson (uncredited)
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| Al Eben | ... |
Joe Kobiski (uncredited)
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| Virginia Farmer | ... |
Mrs. Terrence, Landlady (uncredited)
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| Frank Ferguson | ... |
Logan (uncredited)
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| James Flavin | ... |
Policeman in Park (uncredited)
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Eddie Foster | ... |
Newspaper Buyer (uncredited)
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| Chuck Hamilton | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Sam Harris | ... |
Man in Elevator (uncredited)
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| Earle Hodgins | ... |
Race Caller (uncredited)
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| Frank Jaquet | ... |
Monte (uncredited)
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Charles Jordan | ... |
Hamburger Man (uncredited)
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Tom Kingston | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Pete Kooy | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Yolanda Lacca | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| George J. Lewis | ... |
Border Patrolman (uncredited)
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| Jimmy Lloyd | ... |
Clerk (uncredited)
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| Charles Marsh | ... |
Manager (uncredited)
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Nita Mathews | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Ernesto Molinari | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Frank O'Connor | ... |
Policeman at Hospital (uncredited)
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Brian O'Hara | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Norman Ollestad | ... |
Boy at Wedding (uncredited)
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Joe Palma | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Victor Romito | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Fred F. Sears | ... |
Clerk (uncredited)
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| Lester Sharpe | ... |
Proprietor (uncredited)
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| Ann Shoemaker | ... |
Dr. Daniels (uncredited)
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| Arthur Space | ... |
Police Inspector (uncredited)
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| Robert R. Stephenson | ... |
Drunk (uncredited)
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Robert Strong | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Buddy Swan | ... |
Teenage Boy (uncredited)
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| Harry Tenbrook | ... |
Job Applicant (uncredited)
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Crane Whitley | ... |
Foreman (uncredited)
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| Isabel Withers | ... |
Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Douglas Sirk | ||
Written by
| Helen Deutsch | ... | (written by) & |
| Samuel Fuller | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Helen Deutsch | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Earl McEvoy | ... | associate producer |
| S. Sylvan Simon | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| George Duning | ... | (musical score) |
Cinematography by
| Charles Lawton Jr. | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Gene Havlick | ||
Art Direction by
| Carl Anderson | ||
Set Decoration by
| Louis Diage | ||
Costume Design by
| Jean Louis | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Clay Campbell | ... | makeup artist |
| Helen Hunt | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Jack Fier | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Earl Bellamy | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Lodge Cunningham | ... | sound engineer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Eddie Blaisdell | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Ollie Hileman | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Irving Lippman | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Emil Oster | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Victor Scheurich | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Morris Stoloff | ... | musical director (as M.W. Stoloff) |
| Arthur Morton | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rose Loewinger | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (1949) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures of Canada (1949) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1949) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia Films S. A. (1949) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film (1949) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Kamerafilm (1949) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Screen Gems (1957) (United States) (tv)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD) (Sam Fuller Collection)
- Powerhouse Films (2018) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (Limited Edition)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (acknowledgement)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
After having served 5 years in prison for killing a man while defending her disreputable lover, Harry (John Baragrey), Jenny Marsh (Patricia Knight) is set for parole. Her parole officer, Griff Marat Cornel Wilde is determined to make Jenny go straight. For lack of other prospects, Griff finds Jenny a job in his own home, something totally against regulations. At first, Jenny still has feelings for Harry, but as Griff shows her more compassion and care, she falls in love with him - which Harry seems to encourage, because he has plans to crush Griff and his dreams of political office, and the situation soon becomes even more dangerous.
Written by Rod Crawford |
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| Taglines | He Thought He Was Shockproof! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This film features the iconic Bradbury Building at 304 S. Broadway as the location of Griff Marat's office. Out of his office window can be seen the old Hall of Records Building at 220 N. Broadway (demolished 1973), which is about 0.4 miles away. See more » |
| Goofs | As Griff is taking Jenny to the "restaurant" the same traffic scene of passing cars repeats in the car's rear window. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Behind the Mirror: A Profile of Douglas Sirk (1979). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Following the opening credits the camera pans onto the curb edge of the road which reads HOLLYWOOD BLVD. See more » |
| Quotes |
Jenny Marsh:
I'm no longer asking you to say goodbye. I'm just saying it! See more » |