Identity Unknown
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Synopsis
A soldier survives a bombing in which his three fellow soldiers were killed. When he recovers he discovers he has amnesia, and since his companions' bodies were burned beyond recognition, the army doesn't know which one of the four he is. He goes AWOL and searches out the families of the three dead soldiers, hoping to find out his own identity.
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Identity Unknown 1945Official
Type: Clip • Published 2008-10-24
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
Johnny March
Cheryl Walker
Sally MacGregor
Roger Pryor
Rocks Donnelly
Bobby Driscoll
Toddy Loring
Lola Lane
Wanda
Ian Keith
Maj. Williams
John Forrest
Joe Granowski
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Anderson
Forrest Taylor
Mr. Anderson
Frank Marlowe
Frankie Sirocco
Harry Tyler
Harry Parker
Nelson Leigh
Col. F.A. Marlin
Charles Williams
Auctioneer
Charles Jordan
Needles--Rocks' Henchman
Dick Scott
Spike--Rocks' Henchman
Marjorie Manners
Nurse
Eddie Baker
Motorcycle Cop
Dick Gordon
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 2, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Colmes
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Weil, Robert Newman
- Original Title
- Identity Unknown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Colmes
Richard Weil, Robert Newman
Ernest Miller
John F. Link Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Colmes
Director
Richard Weil
Writer
John F. Link Sr.
Editor
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Identity Unknown
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What is Identity Unknown about?
A soldier survives a bombing in which his three fellow soldiers were killed. When he recovers he discovers he has amnesia, and since his companions' bodies were burned beyond recognition, the army doesn't know which one of the four he is. He goes AWOL and searches out the families of the three dead soldiers, hoping to find out his own identity.
Who directed Identity Unknown?
Identity Unknown was directed by Walter Colmes.
Who stars in Identity Unknown?
The principal cast of Identity Unknown includes Richard Arlen, Cheryl Walker, Roger Pryor, Bobby Driscoll, Lola Lane.
When was Identity Unknown released and how long is it?
Identity Unknown was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Identity Unknown?
Identity Unknown holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).