Traffic in Crime
Synopsis
Police Chief Jim Murphy, in a crime-ridden city, deputizes newspaper-reporter Sam Wire, to work as an undercover operative to rid the town of the gangster element. Sam taunts and tricks the two leading gangsters, a mob girl, 'Silk" Cantrell, and a bribe-taking police official, into setting ambushes and death-traps for him, which backfire on them, and achieve his assignment directive.
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Kane Richmond
Sam Wire
Anne Nagel
Ann Marlowe
Adele Mara
Silk Cantrell
Wade Crosby
Dumbo
Wilton Graff
Nick Cantrell
Roy Barcroft
Insp. Tip Hogan
Dick Curtis
Jake Schultz
Arthur Loft
Police Chief Jim Murphy
Harry Cheshire
Dan Marlowe
Robert J. Wilke
Hogan's Driver
Earle Hodgins
Bartender
Horace Murphy
Joe - Night Watchman
Charles Sullivan
Cab Driver
Ernie Adams
Counter Man
Budd Buster
Watchman
Kenne Duncan
Henchman
Fred Graham
Henchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- David Lang
- Original Score
- Mort Glickman
- Original Title
- Traffic in Crime
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
David Lang, Leslie T. White
Mort Glickman
Lester Orlebeck
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Selander
Director
David Lang
Screenplay
Lester Orlebeck
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Traffic in Crime
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What is Traffic in Crime about?
Police Chief Jim Murphy, in a crime-ridden city, deputizes newspaper-reporter Sam Wire, to work as an undercover operative to rid the town of the gangster element. Sam taunts and tricks the two leading gangsters, a mob girl, 'Silk" Cantrell, and a bribe-taking police official, into setting ambushes and death-traps for him, which backfire on them, and achieve his assignment directive.
Who directed Traffic in Crime?
Traffic in Crime was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in Traffic in Crime?
The principal cast of Traffic in Crime includes Kane Richmond, Anne Nagel, Adele Mara, Wade Crosby, Wilton Graff.
When was Traffic in Crime released and how long is it?
Traffic in Crime was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Traffic in Crime?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Traffic in Crime was composed by Mort Glickman.