Detective Story (1951)
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- Approved
- 1h 43min
- Crime, Drama
- 19 May 1952 (Denmark)
- Movie
On one day in the 21st Precinct squad room, assorted characters form a backdrop for the troubles of hard-nosed Detective Jim McLeod.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 7 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Kirk Douglas | ... |
Det. James McLeod
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| Eleanor Parker | ... |
Mary McLeod
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| William Bendix | ... |
Det. Lou Brody
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| Cathy O'Donnell | ... |
Susan Carmichael
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| George Macready | ... |
Karl Schneider
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| Horace McMahon | ... |
Lt. Monaghan
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| Gladys George | ... |
Miss Hatch
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| Joseph Wiseman | ... |
Charley Gennini
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| Lee Grant | ... |
Shoplifter
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| Gerald Mohr | ... |
Tami Giacoppetti
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| Frank Faylen | ... |
Det. Gallagher
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| Craig Hill | ... |
Arthur Kindred
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| Michael Strong | ... |
Lewis Abbott
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Luis Van Rooten | ... |
Joe Feinson
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| Bert Freed | ... |
Det. Dakis
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| Warner Anderson | ... |
Endicott Sims
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| Grandon Rhodes | ... |
Det. O'Brien
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| William 'Bill' Phillips | ... |
Det. Pat Callahan
(as William 'Bill' Phillips)
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Russell Evans | ... |
Patrolman Barnes
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Charles Campbell | ... |
Newspaper Photographer (uncredited)
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| Edmund Cobb | ... |
Ed (uncredited)
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| Ann Codee | ... |
French Woman (uncredited)
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| Catherine Doucet | ... |
Mrs. Farragut (uncredited)
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| Pat Flaherty | ... |
Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
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Harper Goff | ... |
Dave Gallantz (uncredited)
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Howard Joslin | ... |
Patrolman Gus Keogh (uncredited)
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Donald Kerr | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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| George Magrill | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Mike Mahoney | ... |
Det. Coleman (uncredited)
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James Maloney | ... |
Albert R. Pritchett (uncredited)
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Lee Miller | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Ralph Montgomery | ... |
Policeman Finney (uncredited)
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| Burt Mustin | ... |
Willie - Janitor (uncredited)
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| Jack Perry | ... |
Man in Custody (uncredited)
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Robert S. Scott | ... |
Mulvey (uncredited)
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Jack Shea | ... |
Desk Sergeant #2 (uncredited)
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Kay Wiley | ... |
Hysterical Woman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| William Wyler | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Philip Yordan | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Robert Wyler | ... | (screenplay) |
| Sidney Kingsley | ... | (based on the play by) |
Produced by
| Lester Koenig | ... | associate producer |
| Robert Wyler | ... | associate producer |
| William Wyler | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Lee Garmes | ... | director of photography |
| John F. Seitz | ... | (uncredited) |
Editing by
| Robert Swink | ||
Art Direction by
| A. Earl Hedrick | ... | (as Earl Hedrick) |
| Hal Pereira | ||
Set Decoration by
| Emile Kuri | ||
Costume Design by
| Edith Head | ... | (costumes) |
Makeup Department
| Wally Westmore | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Del Armstrong | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Lavaughn Speer | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| William Woods | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Don Robb | ... | unit manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charles C. Coleman | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Gene Lauritzen | ... | construction coordinator (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Leon Becker | ... | sound supervisor |
| John Cope | ... | sound recordist |
| Hugo Grenzbach | ... | sound recordist |
Visual Effects by
| Farciot Edouart | ... | process photography |
| Loyal Griggs | ... | transparencies (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Miklós Rózsa | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
| Victor Young | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| John Shilling | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1951) (United States) (theatrical)
- Paramount British Pictures (1951) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Les Films Paramount (1952) (France) (theatrical)
- Film AB Paramount (1952) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Paramount-Films (1952) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Filmaktieselskapet Paramount (1952) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Filmaktieselskabet Paramount (1952) (Denmark) (theatrical)
- Paramount-Film (1952) (Austria) (theatrical)
- Paramount Filmes (1953) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Paramount-Film (1952) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures Japan (1953) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Paramount Films of Argentina (1953) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- NHK Sôgô (1969) (Japan) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1972) (Finland) (tv)
- La Cinq (1988) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- TV3 (1989) (Finland) (tv)
- NHK-BS2 (2000) (Japan) (tv)
- NBC Universal Entertainment (2005) (Japan) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2006) (Finland) (DVD)
- Paramount (2006) (France) (DVD)
- Paramount (2014) (France) (DVD)
- Warner Archive Collection (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Imprint Films (2020) (Australia) (Blu-ray)
- Paramount Channel (2023) (France) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of: affiliated with A.F. of L.)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jim McLeod is a hard-nosed and cynical detective. He believes in a strict interpretation of the law and doesn't believe in turning the other cheek. The current object of his zealousness is Karl Schneider, an abortionist responsible for the death of several young women. Schneider's lawyer tells the precinct lieutenant that McLeod has his own personal reasons for going after his client. It turns out that his wife was a patient before they met, although Jim knew nothing of it. His world suddenly turned upside down, McLeod is too late in re-evaluating his priorities. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | The love story of a man whose wife was more woman than angel! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Film debut of Lee Grant who was nominated for an Oscar, before being blacklisted for refusing to testify against then-husband Arnold Manoff. See more » |
| Goofs | In some of the close-up shots of McLeod and Schneider in the back of the paddy wagon, McLeod's shadow can be faintly seen on the rear-projection screen showing the street behind them. (Other shadows can also be seen.) See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Paramount Presents (1974). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Main Title See more » |
| Quotes |
Detective James McLeod:
I built my whole life on hating my father. All the time he was inside me, laughing. See more » |