Private Hell 36(1954)
“These are night faces... Living on the edge of evil and violence!”
Overview
In New York City, a bank robbery of $300,000 goes unsolved for a year, until some of the marked bills are found in a Los Angeles drugstore theft. Police detectives Cal Bruner and Jack Farnham investigate and are led from the drugstore to a nightclub, where singer Lilli is another recipient of a stolen bill. With Lilli's help, the partners track down the remaining money, but both Lilli and Jack are dismayed when Cal decides he wants to keep part of it.
Director
Don Siegel
Studio
The Filmakers
Cast
Ida Lupino
as Lilli Marlowe
Steve Cochran
as Police Sgt. Cal Bruner
Howard Duff
as Police Sgt. Jack Farnham
Dean Jagger
as Police Capt. Michaels
Dorothy Malone
as Francey Farnham
James Anderson
as Patrolman in Locker Room (uncredited)
William Boyett
as Stimson (uncredited)
Chester Conklin
as Murdered Man in Elevator (uncredited)
Richard Deacon
as Mr. Mace (uncredited)
George Dockstader
as Fugitive (uncredited)
King Donovan
as Evney Serovitch (uncredited)
Bridget Duff
as Bridget Farnham (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1954
Runtime
1h 21m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
The Filmakers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Private Hell 36?▼
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What is Private Hell 36 about?▼
In New York City, a bank robbery of $300,000 goes unsolved for a year, until some of the marked bills are found in a Los Angeles drugstore theft. Police detectives Cal Bruner and Jack Farnham investigate and are led from the drugstore to a nightclub, where singer Lilli is another recipient of a stolen bill. With Lilli's help, the partners track down the remaining money, but both Lilli and Jack are dismayed when Cal decides he wants to keep part of it.
Who directed Private Hell 36?▼
Private Hell 36 was directed by Don Siegel and released in 1954. It is a crime, drama film.
How long is Private Hell 36?▼
Private Hell 36 has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
Who stars in Private Hell 36?▼
The cast of Private Hell 36 includes Ida Lupino as Lilli Marlowe, Steve Cochran as Police Sgt. Cal Bruner, Howard Duff as Police Sgt. Jack Farnham, Dean Jagger as Police Capt. Michaels, Dorothy Malone as Francey Farnham and more.
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