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Take One False Step

Take One False Step

Take One False Step
1949 1h 34m5.2

Take One False Step

“Is there a 'Cathy' in your past ?”

CrimeDramaMysteryThriller
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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.

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DirectorChester Erskine
ScreenplayChester Erskine, Irwin Shaw
StatusReleased
ReleasedAugust 14, 1949
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 34m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.2 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.4 / 10
Votes17
GenresCrime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
StudioUniversal International Pictures
Take One False Step
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Photos5

Cast

William Powell

William Powell

Andrew Gentling

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Catherine Sykes

Marsha Hunt

Marsha Hunt

Martha Wier

Dorothy Hart

Dorothy Hart

Helen Gentling

James Gleason

James Gleason

Captain Gledhill

Felix Bressart

Felix Bressart

Professor Morris Avrum

Art Baker

Art Baker

Henry Pritchard

Sheldon Leonard

Sheldon Leonard

Detective Pacciano

Howard Freeman

Howard Freeman

Dr. Markheim

Houseley Stevenson

Houseley Stevenson

Montgomery Thatcher

Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey

Mr. Arnspiger

Francis Pierlot

Francis Pierlot

Dr. Herbert Watson

Jess Barker

Jess Barker

Arnold Sykes

Mikel Conrad

Mikel Conrad

Freddie Blair

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Vangie Beilby

Old Lady at Lecture (uncredited)

Marjorie Bennett

Marjorie Bennett

Waitress (uncredited)

Leonard Bremen

Leonard Bremen

Truck Driver (uncredited)

Paul Brinegar

Paul Brinegar

Reporter (uncredited)

Frank Cady

Frank Cady

Reporter (uncredited)

Edmund Cobb

Edmund Cobb

Policeman (uncredited)

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Helen Crozier

Maid (uncredited)

Johnny Duncan

Johnny Duncan

Bellhop (uncredited)

Adolph Faylauer

Adolph Faylauer

Bald Man at Lecture (uncredited)

Sandra Gould

Sandra Gould

Newspaper Girl (uncredited)

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Ethyl May Halls

Woman at Window (uncredited)

Chuck Hamilton

Chuck Hamilton

Policeman (uncredited)

Herbert Heywood

Herbert Heywood

Attendant (uncredited)

Tommy Ivo

Tommy Ivo

Horace - Boy at Roadblock (uncredited)

Lyle Latell

Lyle Latell

Reporter (uncredited)

George Lynn

George Lynn

Policeman (uncredited)

Enid Markey

Enid Markey

Clara (uncredited)

Maurice Marsac

Maurice Marsac

Louis (uncredited)

Charles McAvoy

Charles McAvoy

Policeman (uncredited)

Ralph Peters

Ralph Peters

Portly Man (uncredited)

Jack Rice

Jack Rice

Good Humor Man (uncredited)

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Brick Sullivan

Policeman (uncredited)

Charles Sullivan

Charles Sullivan

Truck Driver in Cafe (uncredited)

Jim Toney

Jim Toney

Bartender (uncredited)

Harland Tucker

Harland Tucker

Clerk (uncredited)

Minerva Urecal

Minerva Urecal

Gas Station Attendant (uncredited)

Dorothy Vaughan

Dorothy Vaughan

Leona (uncredited)

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Charles Flynn

Policeman (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Take One False Step

Where can I watch Take One False Step?

Take One False Step (1949) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 (1949) was directed by Chester Erskine. The film is a Crime, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 34m, rated 5.2/10.

How long is Take One False Step?

Take One False Step runs 1h 34m (94 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.2/10 from 17 votes. Genre: Crime, Drama.

Is Take One False Step worth watching?

Take One False Step is rated 5.2/10 by 17 viewers — below average. A good pick for Crime and Drama fans.