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Abandoned (1949 film)

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'Abandoned' is a 1949 American crime film noir directed by Joseph M. Newman and starring Dennis O'Keefe, Gale Storm and Jeff Chandler..

It is also known as 'Abandoned Women' and 'Not Wanted'."JEFF CHANDLER MAN OF MANY FACES: He Can Play Any Kind of Character Role, and Is a Glamor Guy, Too Hedda Hopper Writes of Jeff Chandler" Hopper, Hedda. 'Chicago Daily Tribune' May 6, 1951: c8.

Plot



After her sister goes missing in Los Angeles, a woman tries to find information about the disappearance at city hall. The police are not helpful, but she does get support from a local crime reporter. As the two investigate the disappearance together, they are led to a shady detective and a black-market baby ring.

Cast



* Dennis O'Keefe as Mark Sitko

* Gale Storm as Paula Considine

* Jeff Chandler as Chief MacRae

* Meg Randall as Dottie Jensen

* Raymond Burr as Kerric

* Marjorie Rambeau as Mrs. Donner

* Jeanette Nolan as Major Ross

* Mike Mazurki as Hoppe

* Will Kuluva as "Little Guy" Decola

* David Clarke as Harry

* William Frambes as Scoop (as William Page)

* Sid Tomack as Mr. Humes

* Perc Launders as Dowd

* Steve Darrell as Brenn

* Clifton Young as Eddie

* Ruth Sanderson as Mrs. Spence

Production



The film was one of a series of semi-documentary movies that were popular at the time. It was based on an original story by Irwin Gielgud commissioned by producer Jerry Bresler."DUVIVIER TO FILM 'THE FIRST LEGION': Emmett Lavery's 1934 Play Will Go Before Cameras in France Next Year" by THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. 'New York Times' December 16, 1948: 41 Director Joseph M. Newman and Bresler had previously worked together in the shorts department at MGM."Metro May Have Uncle Tom in Grooming Stage; Williams Bid for Italy" Schallert, Edwin. 'Los Angeles Times' April 22, 1949: A7. Ann Blyth was originally announced for the female lead."ANN BLYTH TO PLAY LEAD IN U-I MOVIE: She Will Be in 'Abandoned,' Film on Baby Adoption Gang -- Brooks Doing Melodrama" by THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. 'New York Times' April 11, 1949: 29.

It was shot on the Universal backlot and on location in Los Angeles."Subway Terminal Storm Center of Movie Plot; Zinnemann Deal on Fire" Schallert, Edwin. 'Los Angeles Times' May 9, 1949: B7

Jeff Chandler made the film before 'Broken Arrow'. However, after being cast in that film, he was given star billing for 'Abandoned'."Jeff Chandler Finally Gets to 'Act His Age': Rising Young (31) Screens Player Considers Himself 'a Lucky Kid'" SCHEUER, PHLIP K. 'Los Angeles Times' October 29, 1950: D3.

Reception



Critical response

A.W., writing for 'The New York Times' called the film a "briskly-paced thriller" but said the movie "proceeds along conventional melodramatic lines".[https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9507E7D6113CE23BBC4F51DFB6678382659EDE Film review] 'New York Times', October 27, 1949.

This was Chandler's first film for Universal under a long term contract, and the positive response to his performance began his graduation into leading roles.Hopper, Hedda. 'Chicago Daily Tribune', "Jeff Chandler Man of Many Faces: He Can Play Any Kind of Character Role, and is a Glamor Guy, Too." May 6, 1951: c8. Hedda Hopper Writes of Jeff Chandler.

See also



* List of American films of 1949

References




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