Highway 13
“DANGER AND MYSTERY AHEAD...ON THE JINX HIGHWAY -- patrolled by a Phantom Killer!”
Synopsis
Hank Wilson is a driver for a truck for a big transportation company which is in financial straits. He is in love with Doris Lacy, a waitress at the truck-stop where the company has its truck fleet serviced. Frequent accidents near the place leads the company to hire a private detective to investigate, and when the detective is murdered Hank is arrested as a suspect. The insurance company that covers the fleet has him released and he is sent back to work with instructions to investigate the accidents on his own. The trail leads to the uncle of Doris, and one of the part-owners of the company.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 28, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Berke
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Tombragel
- Original Score
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Original Title
- Highway 13
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Robert L. Lippert Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Berke
Maurice Tombragel, John Wilste
Raoul Kraushaar
Carl Berger
Edward Mann
William Stephens
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Tombragel
Screenplay
William Berke
Director
Carl Berger
Director of Photography
William Stephens
Producer
Raoul Kraushaar
Original Music Composer
Edward Mann
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Highway 13
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Highway 13 about?
Hank Wilson is a driver for a truck for a big transportation company which is in financial straits. He is in love with Doris Lacy, a waitress at the truck-stop where the company has its truck fleet serviced. Frequent accidents near the place leads the company to hire a private detective to investigate, and when the detective is murdered Hank is arrested as a suspect. The insurance company that covers the fleet has him released and he is sent back to work with instructions to investigate the accidents on his own. The trail leads to the uncle of Doris, and one of the part-owners of the company.
Who directed Highway 13?
Highway 13 was directed by William Berke.
Who stars in Highway 13?
The principal cast of Highway 13 includes Robert Lowery, Pamela Blake, Clem Bevans, Michael Whalen, Steve Pendleton.
When was Highway 13 released and how long is it?
Highway 13 was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Highway 13?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Highway 13 was composed by Raoul Kraushaar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Highway 13?
Highway 13 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).