The Fallen Sparrow (1943)
The Fallen Sparrow (1943)
No woman was going to play him for a sucker!
Imprisoned during the Spanish Civil War, John "Kit" McKittrick is released when a New York City policeman pulls some strings. Upon returning to America, McKittrick hears that a friend has committed suicide, and he begins to smell a rat. During his investigation, McKittrick questions three beautiful women, one of whom has a tie to his refugee past. Pursued by Nazi operatives, McKittrick learns of the death of another friend, and begins to suspect the dark Dr. Skaas.

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Cast

John Garfield John Garfield As: John 'Kit' McKittrick
Maureen O'Hara Maureen O'Hara As: Toni Donne
Walter Slezak Walter Slezak As: Dr. Christian Skaas
Patricia Morison Patricia Morison As: Barby Taviton
Martha O'Driscoll Martha O'Driscoll As: Whitney 'The Imp' Parker
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Storyline

Imprisoned during the Spanish Civil War, John "Kit" McKittrick is released when a New York City policeman pulls some strings. Upon returning to America, McKittrick hears that a friend has committed suicide, and he begins to smell a rat. During his investigation, McKittrick questions three beautiful women, one of whom has a tie to his refugee past. Pursued by Nazi operatives, McKittrick learns of the death of another friend, and begins to suspect the dark Dr. Skaas.


Tagline: No woman was going to play him for a sucker!
Certification: NR

Details

Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Language: English, Italiano, Deutsch

Release Date: 19 August 1943

Country: US

Runtime: 94m

Company Credits

Company: RKO Radio Pictures

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Cast

John Garfield

John Garfield

John 'Kit' McKittrick

Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara

Toni Donne

Walter Slezak

Walter Slezak

Dr. Christian Skaas

Patricia Morison

Patricia Morison

Barby Taviton

Martha O'Driscoll

Martha O'Driscoll

Whitney 'The Imp' Parker

Bruce Edwards

Bruce Edwards

Ab Parker

John Banner

John Banner

Anton

John Miljan

John Miljan

Inspector 'Toby' Tobin

Hugh Beaumont

Hugh Beaumont

Otto Skaas

Jack Carr

Jack Carr

Danny, Cab Driver (uncredited)

George Lloyd

George Lloyd

Sergeant Moore (uncredited)

Fely Franquelli

Fely Franquelli

Gypsy Dancer (uncredited)

Directed By

Richard Wallace

Richard Wallace

Director

Sam Ruman

Sam Ruman

Assistant Director

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Edward Stevenson

Edward Stevenson

Costume Designer

Sound

Roy Webb

Roy Webb

Original Music Composer

C. Bakaleinikoff

C. Bakaleinikoff

Music Director

Bailey Fesler

Bailey Fesler

Sound Recordist

James G. Stewart

James G. Stewart

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Nicholas Musuraca

Nicholas Musuraca

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Darrell Silvera

Darrell Silvera

Set Decoration

Harley Miller

Harley Miller

Set Decoration

Mark-Lee Kirk

Mark-Lee Kirk

Art Direction

Albert S. D'Agostino

Albert S. D'Agostino

Art Direction

Van Nest Polglase

Van Nest Polglase

Production Design

Other Crew

Vernon L. Walker

Vernon L. Walker

Special Effects

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