Shakedown

(1950)Directed by Joseph Pevney80 minCrime, Drama, Thriller
His camera Was More Deadly Than A Gangster's Gun!

Jack Early is a photographer who will stop at nothing to climb his way to the very top of the success ladder. On the strength of his sheer tenacity, he gets a job with a major newspaper, and it's not long before he's made a name for himself by charming a notorious crime boss, Nick Palmer, into allowing himself to be photographed. Palmer takes him under his wing, but Early decides to bite the hand that feeds him and sets Palmer and another crime boss, Colton, against one another.

Howard Duffas Jack Early
Brian Donlevyas Nick Palmer
Peggy Dowas Ellen Bennett
Lawrence Tierneyas Harry Colton
Bruce Bennettas David Glover
Anne Vernonas Nita Palmer
Jack Reitzenas Joe Downing
EBElsie Bakeras Palmer's Maid (uncredited)
RBRalph Brooksas Photographer (uncredited)
DCDouglas Carteras Photographer (uncredited)
Peggie Castleas Coat-Check Girl at Bay View Club (uncredited)
Jack Chefeas Shop Proprietor (uncredited)
Chester Conklinas Chet (uncredited)
BDBert Davidsonas Photographer (uncredited)
Joe Doughertyas Man (uncredited)
RERoy Engelas Waiter Captain (uncredited)
Bess Flowersas Party Guest (uncredited)
James Garwoodas Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
Winifred Harrisas Party Guest (uncredited)
Rock Hudsonas Ted - Bay View Club Doorman (uncredited)
Doretta Johnsonas Nurse (uncredited)
SKStapleton Kentas City Editor (uncredited)