The Devil Thumbs a Ride
“He'll kill until he dies!”
Synopsis
Steve Morgan kills a man in a holdup and hitches a ride to Los Angeles with Fergie. At a gas station, they pick up two women. Encountering a roadblock, Morgan takes over and persuades the party to spend the night at an unoccupied beach house. The police close in as one by one, the others learn that Morgan is a killer.
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Lawrence Tierney 1947 The Devil Thumbs a Ride.. Film Noir.
Type: Clip • Published 2011-10-27
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Lawrence Tierney
Steve Morgan
Ted North
Jimmy 'Fergie' Ferguson
Nan Leslie
Beulah Zorn, alias Carol Demming
Betty Lawford
Agnes Smith
Andrew Tombes
Joe Brayden, Night Watchman
Harry Shannon
Detective Owens, San Diego Police
Marian Carr
Diane Ferguson
William Gould
Police Capt. Martin, San Diego Police
Josephine Whittell
Diane's mother
Phil Warren
Pete, Roadblock Motorcycle Cop
Robert Malcolm
Deputy Sheriff Grover
Glen Vernon
Jack Kenny, Gas Station Attendant
Dorothy Granger
Pearl (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton
Bert LeBaron
Victor Potel
Minerva Urecal
Dick Elliott
Mack Wilkins (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix E. Feist
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert C. DuSoe, Felix E. Feist
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell, Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Devil Thumbs a Ride
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix E. Feist
Robert C. DuSoe, Felix E. Feist
Paul Sawtell, Roy Webb
J. Roy Hunt
Robert Swink
Herman Schlom, Sid Rogell
Department Leadership Roster
Felix E. Feist
Director
Felix E. Feist
Writer
Herman Schlom
Producer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
J. Roy Hunt
Director of Photography
Robert Swink
Editor
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Devil Thumbs a Ride
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What is The Devil Thumbs a Ride about?
Steve Morgan kills a man in a holdup and hitches a ride to Los Angeles with Fergie. At a gas station, they pick up two women. Encountering a roadblock, Morgan takes over and persuades the party to spend the night at an unoccupied beach house. The police close in as one by one, the others learn that Morgan is a killer.
Who directed The Devil Thumbs a Ride?
The Devil Thumbs a Ride was directed by Felix E. Feist.
Who stars in The Devil Thumbs a Ride?
The principal cast of The Devil Thumbs a Ride includes Lawrence Tierney, Ted North, Nan Leslie, Betty Lawford, Andrew Tombes.
When was The Devil Thumbs a Ride released and how long is it?
The Devil Thumbs a Ride was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Devil Thumbs a Ride?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Devil Thumbs a Ride was composed by Paul Sawtell, Roy Webb.
Is The Devil Thumbs a Ride based on a book or true story?
The Devil Thumbs a Ride is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert C. DuSoe".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Devil Thumbs a Ride?
The Devil Thumbs a Ride holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).