“Woman in Hiding” (1950) starring Ida Lupino, Howard Duff & Stephen McNally / Z-View

Woman in Hiding (1950)

Director:  Michael Gordon

Screenplay: Oscar Saul, Roy Huggins (adaptation) based on the story “Fugitive from Terror” by James Webb

Stars: Ida Lupino, Stephen McNally, Howard Duff, Peggy Dow, Irving Bacon, Don Beddoe and Joe Besser

Tagline: Hounded for money … pursued for love … hunted by a KILLER.

The Plot…

After her father falls to his death at his mill, Deborah (Lupino) decides to marry Selden Clark (McNally), her father’s second-in-command.  Soon Deborah learns that Seldon married her for her father’s business.  Seldon has a girl on the side and may have killed her father.

Realizing that Seldon has plans to kill her, Deborah goes on the run… with Seldon in hot pursuit.

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

Ida Lupino didn’t want to work with co-star Howard Duff.  She thought he was arrogant.  They married a year after the film’s release.

Look for Joe (The Three Stooges) Besser in a small but important role.

Woman in Hiding (1950) rates 4 of 5 stars.