Take One False Step
“Is there a 'Cathy' in your past ?”
Synopsis
Catherine Sykes disappears after a midnight drive with Professor Andrew Gentling . When she's presumed murdered, his friend Martha convinces him that he's a prime suspect and should investigate before he's arrested.
Top Cast
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William Powell
Andrew Gentling
Shelley Winters
Catherine Sykes
Marsha Hunt
Martha Wier
Dorothy Hart
Helen Gentling
James Gleason
Captain Gledhill
Felix Bressart
Professor Morris Avrum
Art Baker
Henry Pritchard
Sheldon Leonard
Detective Pacciano
Howard Freeman
Dr. Markheim
Houseley Stevenson
Montgomery Thatcher
Paul Harvey
Mr. Arnspiger
Francis Pierlot
Dr. Herbert Watson
Jess Barker
Arnold Sykes
Mikel Conrad
Freddie Blair
Vangie Beilby
Old Lady at Lecture (uncredited)
Marjorie Bennett
Waitress (uncredited)
Leonard Bremen
Truck Driver (uncredited)
Paul Brinegar
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
(New York City, New York)
Festival / Special Debut
August 14, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chester Erskine
- Screenplay & Story
- Chester Erskine, Irwin Shaw
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- Take One False Step
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chester Erskine
Chester Erskine, Irwin Shaw, David Shaw
Walter Scharf
Franz Planer
Russell F. Schoengarth
Chester Erskine
Department Leadership Roster
Chester Erskine
Director
Chester Erskine
Screenplay
Chester Erskine
Producer
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Irwin Shaw
Screenplay
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
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 Take One False Step
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Take One False Step about?
Catherine Sykes disappears after a midnight drive with Professor Andrew Gentling . When she's presumed murdered, his friend Martha convinces him that he's a prime suspect and should investigate before he's arrested.
Who directed Take One False Step?
Take One False Step was directed by Chester Erskine.
Who stars in Take One False Step?
The principal cast of Take One False Step includes William Powell, Shelley Winters, Marsha Hunt, Dorothy Hart, James Gleason.
When was Take One False Step released and how long is it?
Take One False Step was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Take One False Step?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Take One False Step was composed by Walter Scharf.
Is Take One False Step based on a book or true story?
Take One False Step is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Shaw", Novel: "Irwin Shaw".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Take One False Step?
Take One False Step holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).