The Runaround
Synopsis
Two private eyes compete to find an heiress and bring her back, unmarried, to New York.
Top Cast
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Ella Raines
Penelope 'Annabelle' Hampton
Rod Cameron
Eddie J. Kildane
Broderick Crawford
Louis Prentiss
Frank McHugh
Wally Quayle
George Cleveland
Feenan the cabbie
Joan Shawlee
Mamie 'Baby' Willis (as Joan Fulton)
Samuel S. Hinds
Norman Hampton
Joe Sawyer
Hutchins
Nana Bryant
Mrs. Mildred Hampton
Dave Willock
Hubert 'Billy' Willis
Charles Coleman
Butler
Jack Overman
Cusack
Pamela Blake
Coffee Shop Waitress (uncredited)
Dorothy Granger
Hotel Desk Clerk / Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
Bert Moorhouse
Detective Quillan (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur T. Horman
- Original Title
- The Runaround
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Arthur T. Horman, Sam Hellman, Walter Wise
George Robinson
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Lamont
Director
Sam Hellman
Writer
Arthur T. Horman
Screenplay
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Runaround
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Runaround about?
Two private eyes compete to find an heiress and bring her back, unmarried, to New York.
Who directed The Runaround?
The Runaround was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in The Runaround?
The principal cast of The Runaround includes Ella Raines, Rod Cameron, Broderick Crawford, Frank McHugh, George Cleveland.
When was The Runaround released and how long is it?
The Runaround was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.