Framed killer Gordon MacRae is searching for evidence to clear himself of the killing of a cop, but femme fatale Mary Stuart is hoping to stop that search by having him involved in a bank robbery. The future star of "Search For Tomorrow" (1951-1986) is as far from her apron wearing, folk singing, much married heroine Joanne Tate etc al as Gordon MacRae is from those singing romantic heroes who serenaded Doris Day and Shirley Jones. These two dark characters are not destined for happiness, and MacRae turns to minister Wayne Morris for guidance.
Once a college football star, Morris has gone from pigskin to alter robes, and his character vows to reach deep into the community to really help those in need of spiritual help, and boy, does MacRae need it. Along the way he befriends the reformed Lois Maxwell, the third subplot showing a changed life. Only Stuart's character remains hard boiled and unrepentant, so this film noir is quite different. Not great, with more than its share of preachy moments, but very well acted.
Once a college football star, Morris has gone from pigskin to alter robes, and his character vows to reach deep into the community to really help those in need of spiritual help, and boy, does MacRae need it. Along the way he befriends the reformed Lois Maxwell, the third subplot showing a changed life. Only Stuart's character remains hard boiled and unrepentant, so this film noir is quite different. Not great, with more than its share of preachy moments, but very well acted.