Knock on Any Door (1949) — Perfery

(1949)Directed by Nicholas Ray100 minDrama, Crime

“It will shock you but it will hold you spellbound to the end!”

An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.

Humphrey Bogartas Andrew Morton

John Derekas Nick Romano

George Macreadyas Dist. Atty. Kerman

Allene Robertsas Emma

Candy Toxtonas Adele Morton

Mickey Knoxas Vito

Barry Kelleyas Judge Drake

Florence Aueras Aunt Lena (uncredited)

Vince Barnettas Carl Swanson - Bartender (uncredited)

Argentina Brunettias Ma Romano (uncredited)

George Chandleras Cashier (uncredited)

Chester Conklinas Barber (uncredited)

Jimmy Conlinas Kid Fingers Carnahan (uncredited)

Curt Conwayas Ed Elkins (uncredited)

Dudley Dickersonas Bootblack (uncredited)

Sam Flintas Prison Warden (uncredited)

Jody Gilbertas Gussie (uncredited)

William Haadeas Police Sergeant (uncredited)

Myron Healeyas Assistant District Attorney (uncredited)

Dewey Martinas Butch (uncredited)

Sid Meltonas 'Squint' Zinsky (uncredited)

Helen Moweryas Miss Holiday (uncredited)

Davis Robertsas Jim 'Sunshine' Jackson (uncredited)

Houseley Stevensonas Junior (uncredited)