Where Danger Lives
“Mitchum in Action!”
Synopsis
A young doctor falls in love with a disturbed young woman and apparently becomes involved in the death of her husband. They head for Mexico trying to outrun the law.
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Katt Shea on WHERE DANGER LIVES
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-09-19
Top Cast
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Robert Mitchum
Jeff Cameron
Faith Domergue
Margo
Claude Rains
Mr. Lannington
Maureen O'Sullivan
Julie
Charles Kemper
Police Chief
Ralph Dumke
Klauber
Billy House
Mr. Bogardus
Harry Shannon
Dr. Maynard
Philip Van Zandt
Milo DeLong
Jack Kelly
Dr. Mullenbach
Lillian West
Mrs. Bogardus
Sherry Jackson
Girl in Iron Lung (uncredited)
Dorothy Abbott
Nurse Clerk (uncredited)
Philip Ahlm
Customs Officer (uncredited)
Carlos Albert
Customs Officer (uncredited)
Marie Allison
Girl (uncredited)
Stanley Andrews
Dr. Matthews (uncredited)
Tol Avery
Honest Ha (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hartford, Connecticut
Festival / Special Debut
November 16, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 10, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Bennett
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Where Danger Lives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Westwood Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
Charles Bennett, Leo Rosten
Roy Webb
Nicholas Musuraca
Eda Warren
Irving Cummings Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
John Farrow
Director
Charles Bennett
Screenplay
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Eda Warren
Editor
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Michael Woulfe
Costume Design
Irving Cummings Jr.
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Where Danger Lives
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What is Where Danger Lives about?
A young doctor falls in love with a disturbed young woman and apparently becomes involved in the death of her husband. They head for Mexico trying to outrun the law.
Who directed Where Danger Lives?
Where Danger Lives was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in Where Danger Lives?
The principal cast of Where Danger Lives includes Robert Mitchum, Faith Domergue, Claude Rains, Maureen O'Sullivan, Charles Kemper.
When was Where Danger Lives released and how long is it?
Where Danger Lives was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Where Danger Lives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Where Danger Lives was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Where Danger Lives?
Where Danger Lives holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).