Tarnished
“Smash drama heart sock!”
Synopsis
Bud Dolliver, a former WWII hero, and an ex-convict, returns to his home town in an effort to make a new life for himself but, even with the help of Lou Jellison, a cannery worker, he finds it hard to live down his reputation.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Patrick
Lou Jellison
Arthur Franz
Bud Dolliver
Jimmy Lydon
Junior Bunker
Harry Shannon
Kelsey Bunker
Don Beddoe
Curtis Jellison
Byron Barr
Joe Pettigrew
Alex Gerry
Judge Oliver
Hal Price
Jed Gills
Stephen Chase
Sheriff McBride
Esther Somers
Edna Jellison
Paul E. Burns
Sam Haines
Ethel Wales
Ida Baker
Michael Vallon
Steve Barron
Barbra Fuller
Nina
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Keller
- Screenplay & Story
- John K. Butler
- Original Score
- Stanley Wilson
- Original Title
- Tarnished
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Keller
John K. Butler, Eleanor R. Mayo
Stanley Wilson
John MacBurnie
Robert M. Leeds
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Keller
Director
John K. Butler
Screenplay
Stanley Wilson
Original Music Composer
John MacBurnie
Director of Photography
Robert M. Leeds
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarnished
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tarnished about?
Bud Dolliver, a former WWII hero, and an ex-convict, returns to his home town in an effort to make a new life for himself but, even with the help of Lou Jellison, a cannery worker, he finds it hard to live down his reputation.
Who directed Tarnished?
Tarnished was directed by Harry Keller.
Who stars in Tarnished?
The principal cast of Tarnished includes Dorothy Patrick, Arthur Franz, Jimmy Lydon, Harry Shannon, Don Beddoe.
When was Tarnished released and how long is it?
Tarnished was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Tarnished?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tarnished was composed by Stanley Wilson.
Is Tarnished based on a book or true story?
Tarnished is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eleanor R. Mayo".