Behind Locked Doors (1948) — Perfery

(1948)Directed by Budd Boetticher62 minThriller, Crime

“MURDER was the ONLY way out!”

Behind the locked doors of a mental institution resides crooked politico Judge Drake, free from prosecution so long as he pretends to be crazy. To get the goods on Drake, private detective Ross Stewart has himself committed to the asylum as a patient. Meanwhile, reporter Kathy Lawrence, posing as Stewart's wife, acts as his liaison to the outside world.

Lucille Bremeras Kathy Lawrence

Richard Carlsonas Ross Stewart

Douglas Fowleyas Larson

Ralf Haroldeas Fred Hopps

Thomas Browne Henryas Dr. Clifford Porter

Herbert Heyesas Judge Finlay Drake

Gwen Donovanas Madge Bennett

Trevor Bardetteas Mr. Purvis - a Patient (uncredited)

Morgan Farleyas Mental patient (uncredited)

Kathleen Freemanas Nurse (uncredited)

Dickie Mooreas Mental patient (uncredited)

Tor Johnsonas 'The Champ', a patient (uncredited)

John Hollandas Dr. J.R. Bell (uncredited)

Tony Hortonas Trooper Captain (uncredited)

Wally Vernonas Maintenance Man (uncredited)