A crime reporter writes book to expose names and methods of the criminal leaders. He is held on a charge after refusing to explain how he got his information, but is released and helps to expose the syndicate.
Acting
Leo Carrillo's sleazy charm as mob boss Tony Marlow
Direction
Lew Landers crams conspiracy into 75 tight minutes
Writing
Based on actual jailed journalist's real exposé
Director
Lew Landers
Leo Carrillo
Anthony Charles 'Tony' Marlow
Tom Neal
Jim Riley
Martha Tilton
Betty Van Cleve, aka Betty Egan
Lionel Atwill
Pat Coyle
Grant Mitchell
Wayne Clark
Sheldon Leonard
Capt. Ferrone
Harry Shannon
Police Commissioner Collins
Danny Morton
Bugs Kelley aka Mike Egan
Virginia Vale
Trixie Waters
Don Beddoe
Deputy District Attorney Dixon
George Meeker
Barry North
Jack Gordon
Jud Stecker
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The tagline refers to real-life journalist George White, jailed for refusing to reveal sources while investigating organized crime.
Released as WWII ended, this captured America's anxiety about hidden power structures and the limits of press freedom.
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