Three on a Ticket
“IT'S HIS GREATEST ADVENTURE!”
Synopsis
A private detective, who has been shot, stumbles into the office of Michael Shayne (Hugh Beaumont), and dies before Shayne can question him. Shayne finds a baggage ticket in his hand. He claims it and finds the checked-bag contains the loot from a robbery. Now, he has about fifty minutes left of the running time to find the crooks, bring them to justice and return the money to the rightful owners. And needs all of it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Newfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Myton
- Original Title
- Three on a Ticket
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- PRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Newfield
Fred Myton, Brett Halliday
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Newfield
Director
Fred Myton
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three on a Ticket
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What is Three on a Ticket about?
A private detective, who has been shot, stumbles into the office of Michael Shayne (Hugh Beaumont), and dies before Shayne can question him. Shayne finds a baggage ticket in his hand. He claims it and finds the checked-bag contains the loot from a robbery. Now, he has about fifty minutes left of the running time to find the crooks, bring them to justice and return the money to the rightful owners. And needs all of it.
Who directed Three on a Ticket?
Three on a Ticket was directed by Sam Newfield.
Who stars in Three on a Ticket?
The principal cast of Three on a Ticket includes Hugh Beaumont, Cheryl Walker, Paul Bryar, Ralph Dunn, Louise Currie.
When was Three on a Ticket released and how long is it?
Three on a Ticket was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Is Three on a Ticket based on a book or true story?
Three on a Ticket is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Brett Halliday".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three on a Ticket?
Three on a Ticket holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).