Originally produced as a motion picture in 1947. Re-released as part of the Film Noir Classic Collection. Based on the novel "Build my gallows high" by Geoffrey Homes (Daniel Mainwaring). Special features: Commentary by author/film-noir specialist James Ursini. Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, Kirk Douglas, Rhonda Fleming, Richard Webb, Steve Brodie, Virginia Huston, Paul Valentine, Dickie Moore, Ken Niles.
Summary:
Former private detective Jeff Bailey is trying to lead a quiet life, but his past comes back to haunt him and he finds himself framed for murder.
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