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Pitfall

Plot: An insurance man wishing for a more exciting life becomes wrapped up in the affairs of an imprisoned embezzler, his model girlfriend, and a violent private investigator.
Release Date: Wednesday, August 11 1948
77 years ago
Genres: Drama, Crime
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Cast

Portrait of Dick PowellDick Powell. Dick Powell was 43 in Pitfall as 'John Forbes'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 14 1904 –
Died: Wed, Jan 02 1963
Portrait of Lizabeth ScottLizabeth Scott. Lizabeth Scott was 25 in Pitfall as 'Mona Stevens'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 29 1922 –
Died: Sat, Jan 31 2015
Portrait of Jane WyattJane Wyatt. Jane Wyatt was 37 in Pitfall as 'Sue Forbes'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 12 1910 –
Died: Fri, Oct 20 2006
Portrait of Raymond BurrRaymond Burr. Raymond Burr was 31 in Pitfall as 'MacDonald'.
Birthday: Mon, May 21 1917 –
Died: Sun, Sep 12 1993
Portrait of John LitelJohn Litel. John Litel was 55 in Pitfall as 'District Attorney'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 30 1892 –
Died: Thu, Feb 03 1972
Portrait of Byron BarrByron Barr. Byron Barr was 30 in Pitfall as 'Bill Smiley'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 18 1917 –
Died: Thu, Nov 03 1966
Portrait of Jimmy HuntJimmy Hunt. Jimmy Hunt was 8 in Pitfall as 'Tommy Forbes'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 04 1939 –
Died: Fri, Jul 18 2025
Portrait of Ann DoranAnn Doran. Ann Doran was 37 in Pitfall as 'Maggie'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 28 1911 –
Died: Tue, Sep 19 2000
Portrait of Selmer JacksonSelmer Jackson. Selmer Jackson was 60 in Pitfall as 'Ed Brawley'.
Birthday: Sun, May 06 1888 –
Died: Tue, Mar 30 1971
Portrait of Margaret WellsMargaret Wells. Margaret Wells was 48 in Pitfall as 'Terry'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 20 1899 –
Died: Sat, Feb 04 1989
Portrait of Dick WesselDick Wessel. Dick Wessel was 35 in Pitfall as 'Desk Sergeant'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 20 1913 –
Died: Tue, Apr 20 1965
Portrait of Eddie BordenEddie Borden. Eddie Borden was 60 in Pitfall as 'Prison Visitor (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, May 01 1888 –
Died: Fri, Jul 01 1955
Portrait of Helen DicksonHelen Dickson. Helen Dickson was 56 in Pitfall as 'Fashion Show Attendee'.
Birthday: Sat, May 07 1892 –
Died: Tue, May 08 1956
Portrait of Ben ErwayBen Erway. Ben Erway was 56 in Pitfall as 'Doctor'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 25 1892 –
Died: Fri, Feb 06 1981
Portrait of Don HaggertyDon Haggerty. Don Haggerty was 34 in Pitfall as 'District Attorney's Man'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 03 1914 –
Died: Fri, Aug 19 1988
Portrait of Sam HarrisSam Harris. Sam Harris was 71 in Pitfall as 'Man in Diner'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 11 1877 –
Died: Wed, Oct 22 1969
Portrait of Thomas MartinThomas Martin. Thomas Martin was 56 in Pitfall as 'Bartender'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 01 1892
Portrait of David McMahonDavid McMahon. David McMahon was 37 in Pitfall as 'Police Lieutenant'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 11 1910 –
Died: Thu, Jan 27 1972
Portrait of Charles SherlockCharles Sherlock. Charles Sherlock was 48 in Pitfall as 'Elevator Passenger'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 09 1900 –
Died: Sun, May 01 1983
Portrait of Cap SomersCap Somers. Cap Somers was 55 in Pitfall as 'Prisoner'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 27 1893 –
Died: Fri, Sep 18 1970

Crew

Portrait of André de TothAndré de Toth. André de Toth was 33 in Pitfall as 'Director, Screenplay'
Birthday: Sat, May 15 1915 –
Died: Mon, Oct 07 2002
Portrait of Harry J. WildHarry J. Wild. Harry J. Wild was 47 in Pitfall as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Fri, Jul 05 1901 –
Died: Fri, Feb 24 1961
Portrait of Louis ForbesLouis Forbes. Louis Forbes was >> in Pitfall as 'Original Music Composer, Music Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph DepewJoseph Depew. Joseph Depew was 36 in Pitfall as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Thu, Jul 11 1912 –
Died: Sun, Oct 30 1988
Portrait of Richard DixonRichard Dixon. Richard Dixon was 35 in Pitfall as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Fri, Jul 25 1913 –
Died: Fri, Dec 27 1974
Portrait of Karl KambKarl Kamb. Karl Kamb was 45 in Pitfall as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 15 1903 –
Died: Mon, Feb 01 1988
Portrait of William BowersWilliam Bowers. William Bowers was 32 in Pitfall as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 17 1916 –
Died: Fri, Mar 27 1987
Portrait of Samuel BischoffSamuel Bischoff. Samuel Bischoff was 58 in Pitfall as 'Producer'
Birthday: Mon, Aug 11 1890 –
Died: Wed, May 21 1975
Portrait of Walter ThompsonWalter Thompson. Walter Thompson was 45 in Pitfall as 'Editor'
Birthday: Fri, May 08 1903 –
Died: Wed, Dec 17 1975
Portrait of Jay DratlerJay Dratler. Jay Dratler was 36 in Pitfall as 'Novel'
Birthday: Thu, Sep 14 1911 –
Died: Sat, Sep 21 1968
Portrait of Arthur LonerganArthur Lonergan. Arthur Lonergan was 42 in Pitfall as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 23 1906 –
Died: Mon, Jan 23 1989
Portrait of Robert PriestleyRobert Priestley. Robert Priestley was 47 in Pitfall as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Wed, Jun 12 1901 –
Died: Thu, Nov 27 1986
Portrait of Frank WebsterFrank Webster. Frank Webster was 39 in Pitfall as 'Sound'
Birthday: Sun, Jun 27 1909 –
Died: Tue, Nov 16 1982
Portrait of Elois JenssenElois Jenssen. Elois Jenssen was 44 in Pitfall as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Thu, Nov 05 1992 –
Died: Sat, Feb 14 2004
Portrait of Hedy MjorudHedy Mjorud. Hedy Mjorud was 39 in Pitfall as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Fri, Jul 16 1909 –
Died: Tue, May 01 1984
Portrait of Ben HershBen Hersh. Ben Hersh was >> in Pitfall as 'Production Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert CowanRobert Cowan. Robert Cowan was >> in Pitfall as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Cora PalmatierCora Palmatier. Cora Palmatier was 54 in Pitfall as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Sat, Mar 31 1894 –
Died: Wed, Jan 02 1974
Portrait of Charles StraumerCharles Straumer. Charles Straumer was >> in Pitfall as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kiva HoffmanKiva Hoffman. Kiva Hoffman was >> in Pitfall as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank TannerFrank Tanner. Frank Tanner was >> in Pitfall as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank WilliamsFrank Williams. Frank Williams was >> in Pitfall as 'Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday