This Gun for Hire Cast and Crew

This Gun for Hire

Plot: Sadistic killer-for-hire Philip Raven becomes enraged when his latest job is paid off in marked bills. Vowing to track down his double-crossing boss, nightclub executive Gates, Raven sits beside Gates' lovely new employee, Ellen, on a train out of town

Release Date: Friday, April 24 1942
82 years ago

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Cast

Veronica Lake. Veronica Lake was 19 in This Gun for Hire as 'Ellen Graham'.

Birthday: Tue, Nov 14 1922 –
Died: Sat, Jul 07 1973

Robert Preston. Robert Preston was 23 in This Gun for Hire as 'Det. Michael Crane'.

Birthday: Sat, Jun 08 1918 –
Died: Sat, Mar 21 1987

Laird Cregar. Laird Cregar was 28 in This Gun for Hire as 'Willard Gates'.

Birthday: Mon, Jul 28 1913 –
Died: Sat, Dec 09 1944

Alan Ladd. Alan Ladd was 28 in This Gun for Hire as 'Philip Raven'.

Birthday: Wed, Sep 03 1913 –
Died: Wed, Jan 29 1964

Tully Marshall. Tully Marshall was 78 in This Gun for Hire as 'Alvin Brewster'.

Birthday: Sat, Apr 09 1864 –
Died: Wed, Mar 10 1943

Marc Lawrence. Marc Lawrence was 32 in This Gun for Hire as 'Tommy'.

Birthday: Thu, Feb 17 1910 –
Died: Sun, Nov 27 2005

Olin Howland. Olin Howland was 56 in This Gun for Hire as 'Blair Fletcher'.

Birthday: Tue, Feb 09 1886 –
Died: Sun, Sep 20 1959

Roger Imhof. Roger Imhof was 66 in This Gun for Hire as 'Senator Burnett'.

Birthday: Sat, Aug 14 1875 –
Died: Tue, Apr 15 1958

Pamela Blake. Pamela Blake was 26 in This Gun for Hire as 'Annie'.

Birthday: Fri, Aug 06 1915 –
Died: Tue, Oct 06 2009

Frank Ferguson. Frank Ferguson was 42 in This Gun for Hire as 'Albert Baker'.

Birthday: Mon, Dec 25 1899 –
Died: Tue, Sep 12 1978

Victor Kilian. Victor Kilian was 51 in This Gun for Hire as 'Drew'.

Birthday: Fri, Mar 06 1891 –
Died: Sun, Mar 11 1979

Patricia Farr. Patricia Farr was 29 in This Gun for Hire as 'Ruby'.

Birthday: Wed, Jan 15 1913 –
Died: Mon, Feb 23 1948

Harry Shannon. Harry Shannon was 51 in This Gun for Hire as 'Steve Finnerty'.

Birthday: Thu, Jun 12 1890 –
Died: Mon, Jul 27 1964

Charles C. Wilson. Charles C. Wilson was 47 in This Gun for Hire as 'Police Captain'.

Birthday: Sat, Jul 28 1894 –
Died: Wed, Jan 07 1948

Mikhail Rasumny. Mikhail Rasumny was 51 in This Gun for Hire as 'Slukey'.

Birthday: Tue, May 13 1890 –
Died: Fri, Feb 17 1956

Bernadene Hayes. Bernadene Hayes was 30 in This Gun for Hire as 'Albert Baker's Secretary'.

Birthday: Fri, Mar 15 1912 –
Died: Sat, Aug 29 1987

Mary Davenport. Mary Davenport was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Salesgirl'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Chester Clute. Chester Clute was 51 in This Gun for Hire as 'Rooming House Manager'.

Birthday: Wed, Feb 18 1891 –
Died: Mon, Apr 02 1956

Charles Arnt. Charles Arnt was 35 in This Gun for Hire as 'Male Dressmaker'.

Birthday: Mon, Aug 20 1906 –
Died: Mon, Aug 06 1990

Earle S. Dewey. Earle S. Dewey was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Mr. Collins'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Clem Bevans. Clem Bevans was 61 in This Gun for Hire as 'Scissor Grinder'.

Birthday: Sat, Oct 16 1880 –
Died: Sun, Aug 11 1963

Lynda Grey. Lynda Grey was 29 in This Gun for Hire as 'Gates' Secretary'.

Birthday: Thu, Nov 07 1912 –
Died: Wed, Sep 04 1963

Virita Campbell. Virita Campbell was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Little Girl'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

George Anderson. George Anderson was 56 in This Gun for Hire as 'Plainclothesman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Mar 06 1886 –
Died: Thu, Aug 26 1948

Don Barclay. Don Barclay was 49 in This Gun for Hire as 'Piano Player (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Dec 26 1892 –
Died: Thu, Oct 16 1975

Ernest Baskett. Ernest Baskett was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Porter (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Jack Baxley. Jack Baxley was 57 in This Gun for Hire as 'Innocent Dupe (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Jul 04 1884 –
Died: Sun, Dec 10 1950

Karin Booth. Karin Booth was 25 in This Gun for Hire as 'Waitress (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Jun 19 1916 –
Died: Sun, Jul 27 2003

Harry Brown. Harry Brown was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Superintendent (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

William Cabanne. William Cabanne was 21 in This Gun for Hire as 'Laundry Truck Driver (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jul 18 1920 –
Died: Fri, Dec 04 1992

Eddy Chandler. Eddy Chandler was 48 in This Gun for Hire as 'Demolition Foreman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Mar 10 1894 –
Died: Tue, Mar 23 1948

Jack Cheatham. Jack Cheatham was 47 in This Gun for Hire as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Dec 28 1894 –
Died: Tue, Mar 30 1971

Kenneth Chryst. Kenneth Chryst was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Workman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Yvonne De Carlo. Yvonne De Carlo was 19 in This Gun for Hire as 'Showgirl at Neptune Club (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Sep 01 1922 –
Died: Mon, Jan 08 2007

Gordon De Main. Gordon De Main was 55 in This Gun for Hire as 'Superintendent (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Sep 27 1886 –
Died: Fri, Mar 05 1954

Joan Evans. Joan Evans was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Saleslady's Mother (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Jim Farley. Jim Farley was 60 in This Gun for Hire as 'Night Watchman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jan 08 1882 –
Died: Sun, Oct 12 1947

Virginia Farmer. Virginia Farmer was 44 in This Gun for Hire as 'Maid in Dress Shop (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Apr 18 1898 –
Died: Thu, May 19 1988

Betty Farrington. Betty Farrington was 43 in This Gun for Hire as 'Woman on Bridge (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, May 14 1898 –
Died: Fri, Feb 03 1989

Chuck Hamilton. Chuck Hamilton was 38 in This Gun for Hire as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Dec 09 1903 –
Died: Sun, Dec 24 1978

Sam Harris. Sam Harris was 65 in This Gun for Hire as 'Man at Rehearsal (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Jan 11 1877 –
Died: Wed, Oct 22 1969

Harry Harvey. Harry Harvey was 41 in This Gun for Hire as 'Passenger (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Jan 10 1901 –
Died: Wed, Nov 27 1985

Harry Hayden. Harry Hayden was 59 in This Gun for Hire as 'Man in Restaurant Recognizing Gates (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Nov 07 1882 –
Died: Sun, Jul 24 1955

Charles Irwin. Charles Irwin was 55 in This Gun for Hire as 'Old Irishman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Jan 31 1887 –
Died: Sun, Jan 12 1969

Louise La Planche. Louise La Planche was 23 in This Gun for Hire as 'Dancer (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Feb 06 1919 –
Died: Fri, Sep 07 2012

Lora Lee. Lora Lee was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Girl in Car (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Arthur Loft. Arthur Loft was 44 in This Gun for Hire as 'Man who Bumps into Raven (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, May 24 1897 –
Died: Wed, Jan 01 1947

Patsy Mace. Patsy Mace was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Young Girl in Reception Room (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

George Magrill. George Magrill was 42 in This Gun for Hire as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Jan 04 1900 –
Died: Sat, May 31 1952

John Marston. John Marston was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Superintendent (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Died: Sun, Sep 02 1962

Charles McMurphy. Charles McMurphy was 49 in This Gun for Hire as 'Detective (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Jul 31 1892 –
Died: Fri, Oct 24 1969

Ivan Miller. Ivan Miller was 53 in This Gun for Hire as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Nov 13 1888 –
Died: Wed, Sep 27 1967

Charles R. Moore. Charles R. Moore was 49 in This Gun for Hire as 'Pullman Waiter (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sun, Apr 23 1893 –
Died: Sun, Jul 20 1947

Frances Morris. Frances Morris was 33 in This Gun for Hire as 'Receptionist (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Aug 03 1908 –
Died: Tue, Dec 02 2003

Pat O'Malley. Pat O'Malley was 51 in This Gun for Hire as 'Conductor (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Sep 02 1890 –
Died: Sat, May 21 1966

Sarah Padden. Sarah Padden was 60 in This Gun for Hire as 'Mrs. Mason (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Oct 15 1881 –
Died: Mon, Dec 04 1967

Reed Porter. Reed Porter was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Workman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Lee Prather. Lee Prather was 53 in This Gun for Hire as 'Gateman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, May 05 1888 –
Died: Fri, Jan 03 1958

Cyril Ring. Cyril Ring was 49 in This Gun for Hire as 'Neptune Club Waiter (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Dec 05 1892 –
Died: Mon, Jul 17 1967

Julian Rivero. Julian Rivero was 51 in This Gun for Hire as 'Man with Monkey (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Jul 23 1890 –
Died: Tue, Feb 24 1976

Dick Rush. Dick Rush was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Lt. Clark (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Tim Ryan. Tim Ryan was 42 in This Gun for Hire as 'Weems, Guard (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Jul 04 1899 –
Died: Mon, Oct 22 1956

John Sheehan. John Sheehan was 56 in This Gun for Hire as 'Keever (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Oct 22 1885 –
Died: Thu, Feb 14 1952

Oscar Smith. Oscar Smith was 56 in This Gun for Hire as 'Train Porter (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Oct 27 1885 –
Died: Sun, Mar 18 1956

Alan Speer. Alan Speer was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Frog (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Edwin Stanley. Edwin Stanley was 61 in This Gun for Hire as 'Police Captain at Train Station (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Mon, Nov 22 1880 –
Died: Mon, Dec 25 1944

Elliott Sullivan. Elliott Sullivan was 34 in This Gun for Hire as 'Officer Glennon (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Jul 04 1907

Phil Tead. Phil Tead was 48 in This Gun for Hire as 'Machinist (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Fri, Sep 29 1893 –
Died: Sun, Jun 09 1974

Emmett Vogan. Emmett Vogan was 48 in This Gun for Hire as 'Police Sgt. Charlie Carlisle (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Wed, Sep 27 1893 –
Died: Thu, Nov 13 1969

Fred Walburn. Fred Walburn was 13 in This Gun for Hire as 'Walt - Newsboy (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Tue, Mar 05 1929 –
Died: Sun, Sep 22 2002

Richard Webb. Richard Webb was 26 in This Gun for Hire as 'Young Man (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Sep 09 1915 –
Died: Thu, Jun 10 1993

Pat West. Pat West was 54 in This Gun for Hire as 'Janitor (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Thu, Apr 19 1888 –
Died: Mon, Apr 10 1944

Gloria Williams. Gloria Williams was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Woman (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Robert Winkler. Robert Winkler was 15 in This Gun for Hire as 'Jimmie (uncredited)'.

Birthday: Sat, Feb 12 1927 –
Died: Thu, Dec 28 1989

Crew

Frank Tuttle. Frank Tuttle was 49 in This Gun for Hire as 'Director, Additional Writing'

Birthday: Sat, Aug 06 1892 –
Died: Sun, Jan 06 1963

John F. Seitz. John F. Seitz was 49 in This Gun for Hire as 'Director of Photography'

Birthday: Thu, Jun 23 1892 –
Died: Tue, Feb 27 1979

George Templeton. George Templeton was 35 in This Gun for Hire as 'Assistant Director'

Birthday: Sun, Nov 11 1906 –
Died: Tue, Aug 26 1980

George King. George King was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Stage Director'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

W.R. Burnett. W.R. Burnett was 42 in This Gun for Hire as 'Screenplay'

Birthday: Sat, Nov 25 1899 –
Died: Sun, Apr 25 1982

Albert Maltz. Albert Maltz was 33 in This Gun for Hire as 'Screenplay'

Birthday: Wed, Oct 28 1908 –
Died: Fri, Apr 26 1985

Buddy G. DeSylva. Buddy G. DeSylva was 47 in This Gun for Hire as 'Executive Producer'

Birthday: Sun, Jan 27 1895 –
Died: Tue, Jul 11 1950

Richard Blumenthal. Richard Blumenthal was 36 in This Gun for Hire as 'Associate Producer'

Birthday: Sun, Dec 10 1905 –
Died: Sun, Jan 14 1962

Archie Marshek. Archie Marshek was 40 in This Gun for Hire as 'Editor'

Birthday: Sat, Feb 15 1902 –
Died: Sun, Mar 29 1992

David Buttolph. David Buttolph was 39 in This Gun for Hire as 'Original Music Composer'

Birthday: Sun, Aug 03 1902 –
Died: Sat, Jan 01 1983

Edith Head. Edith Head was 44 in This Gun for Hire as 'Costume Design'

Birthday: Thu, Oct 28 1897 –
Died: Sat, Oct 24 1981

John Cope. John Cope was 38 in This Gun for Hire as 'Sound Recordist'

Birthday: Sat, Jul 11 1903 –
Died: Thu, May 12 1955

Wally Westmore. Wally Westmore was 36 in This Gun for Hire as 'Makeup Department Head'

Birthday: Tue, Feb 13 1906 –
Died: Tue, Jul 03 1973

Graham Greene. Graham Greene was 37 in This Gun for Hire as 'Novel'

Birthday: Sun, Oct 02 1904 –
Died: Wed, Apr 03 1991

Hans Dreier. Hans Dreier was 56 in This Gun for Hire as 'Art Direction'

Birthday: Fri, Aug 21 1885 –
Died: Mon, Oct 24 1966

Walter Scharf. Walter Scharf was 31 in This Gun for Hire as 'Orchestrator'

Birthday: Mon, Aug 01 1910 –
Died: Mon, Feb 24 2003

Farciot Edouart. Farciot Edouart was 47 in This Gun for Hire as 'Special Effects'

Birthday: Mon, Nov 05 1894 –
Died: Mon, Mar 17 1980

Leo Shuken. Leo Shuken was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Orchestrator'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Gordon Jennings. Gordon Jennings was 45 in This Gun for Hire as 'Special Effects'

Birthday: Thu, Jun 25 1896 –
Died: Sun, Jan 11 1953

Jack Baxley. Jack Baxley was 57 in This Gun for Hire as 'Stunts'

Birthday: Fri, Jul 04 1884 –
Died: Sun, Dec 10 1950

Frank Loesser. Frank Loesser was 31 in This Gun for Hire as 'Songs'

Birthday: Wed, Jun 29 1910 –
Died: Mon, Jul 28 1969

George Parrish. George Parrish was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Orchestrator'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Robert Usher. Robert Usher was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Art Direction'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Philip Wisdom. Philip Wisdom was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Sound Recordist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

William L. Pereira. William L. Pereira was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Special Effects'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Frank Herman. Frank Herman was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Technical Advisor'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Teet Carle. Teet Carle was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Publicist'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Mal Bulloch. Mal Bulloch was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Still Photographer'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Jimmy Grippo. Jimmy Grippo was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Technical Advisor'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Lynd Ward. Lynd Ward was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Production Design'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Marian Chavez. Marian Chavez was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Technical Advisor'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Jacques Press. Jacques Press was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Songs'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Buck Walters. Buck Walters was >> in This Gun for Hire as 'Boom Operator'

Birthday: Unknown Birthday