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The Fallen Sparrow
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The Fallen Sparrow

Aug 19, 1943
1h 34m
★ 5.8

No woman was going to play him for a sucker!

Overview

Imprisoned during the Spanish Civil War, John "Kit" McKittrick is released when a New York City policeman pulls some strings. Upon returning to America, McKittrick hears that a friend has committed suicide, and he begins to smell a rat. During his investigation, McKittrick questions three beautiful women, one of whom has a tie to his refugee past. Pursued by Nazi operatives, McKittrick learns of the death of another friend, and begins to suspect the dark Dr. Skaas.

Genres

Drama
Mystery
Thriller

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

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Cast

John Garfield

John 'Kit' McKittrick

John Garfield

Maureen O'Hara

Toni Donne

Maureen O'Hara

Walter Slezak

Dr. Christian Skaas

Walter Slezak

Patricia Morison

Barby Taviton

Patricia Morison

Martha O'Driscoll

Whitney 'The Imp' Parker

Martha O'Driscoll

Bruce Edwards

Ab Parker

Bruce Edwards

John Banner

Anton

John Banner

John Miljan

Inspector 'Toby' Tobin

John Miljan

Hugh Beaumont

Otto Skaas

Hugh Beaumont

Jack Carr

Danny, Cab Driver (uncredited)

Jack Carr

George Lloyd

Sergeant Moore (uncredited)

George Lloyd

Fely Franquelli

Gypsy Dancer (uncredited)

Fely Franquelli