Homicide (1949 film)

Homicide is a 1949 American crime drama film directed by Felix Jacoves and written by William Sackheim. The film stars Robert Douglas, Helen Westcott, Robert Alda, Monte Blue, Warren Douglas and John Harmon. The film was released by Warner Bros. on April 2, 1949.^[2][3]

Homicide
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Felix Jacoves
Written by	William Sackheim
Produced by	Saul Elkins
Starring	Robert Douglas Helen Westcott Robert Alda Monte Blue Warren Douglas John Harmon
Cinematography	J. Peverell Marley
Edited by	Thomas Reilly
Music by	William Lava
Production company	Warner Bros.
Distributed by	Warner Bros.
Release date	April 2, 1949 (1949-04-02)
Running time	77 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$227,000[1]
Box office	$506,000[1]

Plot

Police Lt. Michael Landers suspects that a suicide at a local flop house is not what it appears to be. When his boss doesn't share his suspicions, Landers takes a leave of absence and travels to a desert spa town in order to investigate the death. At his hotel, he strikes up a romance with the pretty cigarette counter girl, Jo Ann.

Cast

• Robert Douglas as Police Lt. Michael Landers
• Helen Westcott as Jo Ann Rice
• Robert Alda as Andy
• Monte Blue as Sheriff George
• Warren Douglas as Brad Clifton
• John Harmon as Pete Kimmel
• James Flavin as Det. Lt. Boylan
• Fred Stromsoe Jr. as Bellboy^[4]

Reception

According to Warner Bros records the film earned $334,000 domestically and $172,000 foreign.^[1]