The Pretender (1947)

Story of an investment agent who embezzles a large sum from an estate, hoping to cover his crime by marrying the estate's heiress. The girl is already engaged, so he arranges to have the fiance killed. A mix up involving the society section of the newspaper places him in the sights of his own hired gun.

Released Aug. 11, 1947 69 min None+

Genres: Crime, Drama, Film Noir, Thriller

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