The Shadow on the Window (1957)

5.9/10 76 min Crime Drama

Overview

Three delinquents murder a prosperous farmer at an isolated farm house. One witness to the crime - the dead man's secretary - is then taken hostage. The other witness - her young son - is thrown into state of shock. Can he recover soon enough to help the police - and his father - rescue his mother before it's too late?

Cast

Philip Carey

Sgt. Tony Atlas

Betty Garrett

Linda Atlas

John Drew Barrymore

Jess Reber

Corey Allen

Gil Ramsey

Jerry Mathers

Petey Atlas

Sam Gilman

Sgt. Paul Denke

Rusty Lane

Capt. McQuade

Ainslie Pryor

Dr. Hodges

Paul Picerni

Bigelow

William Leslie

Stuart

Dave Barry

Miller (uncredited)

Nesdon Booth

Truck Driver (uncredited)

Paul Bryar

Bartender (uncredited)

George Cisar

Proprietor (uncredited)

Curtis Cooksey

Desk Sergeant (uncredited)

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