Backlash (1947)

Crime
Mystery

In a series of flashbacks, shows that attorney John Morland has given a lift to a hitchhiker who turns out to be a murderer. As a result, Morland himself is implicated in a killing. A pair of detectives discover that Morland has been having business problems and no end of difficulties with his wife Catherine. The trail of clues leads to a surprising revelation.

Cast

Catherine Morland
Richard Conroy
Patricia McMullen
McMullen Girl, Outfielder
Chinese Waiter
Fire Warden at Car Wreck
Mrs. O'Neill
Dr. Pearson
Detective Sergeant Gorman
Trooper at Roadblock
Detective Lieutenant Jerry McMullen
Radio Commentator (Voice)
O'Neill's Secretary
Coroner's Deputy
X-Ray Technician
X-Ray Technician
Jerry McMullen Jr.
Charlie, Policeman
Joe, Railroad Worker
John Morland
Willis, Caretaker
James O'Neil
Marian Gordon
Red Bailey
Dorothy, Maid
Detective Sergeant Tom Carey

Crew

Director of Photography
Hairstylist
Associate Producer
Original Story
Screenplay
Original Music Composer
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Makeup Artist
Production Manager
Assistant Director