The Prowler (1951)
The Prowler (1951)
Director: Joseph Losey
Screenplay: Hugo Butler and Dalton Trumbo from a story by Robert Thoeren and Hans Wilhelm
Stars: Van Heflin, Evelyn Keyes and John Maxwell
The Pitch: “Hey, let’s make a cheating couple and a murdered husband…”
Tagline: She had to keep THE PROWLER from telling…
The Overview: Beware of Spoilers…
Police officers Webb Garland [Heflin] and Bud Crocker [Maxwell] respond to a prowler call made by a woman [Keyes] waiting up for her husband to get home. Although no evidence of a prowler is found, Garland returns later alone under the pretense of checking on her. She invites him in and it becomes clear that he’s there for more than just a wellness visit. One thing leads to another and her husband ends up murdered… by Garland.
The Prowler is a low-budget noir that is under-rated. If you’re a fan of noir you owe it to yourself to check out The Prowler.
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