Abandoned (1949 film)

Abandoned is a 1949 American crime film noir directed by Joseph M. Newman. The drama features Dennis OKeefe, Gale Storm, and Jeff Chandler.

A womans sister goes missing in Los Angeles. She goes to city hall to see if she can get any information about her disappearance. Although the police at first cant assist she does get support from a local crime reporter. The two investigate the disappearance which leads them to a shady detective and a blackmarket baby ring.The film was one of a series of semidocumentary movies that were popular at the time. It was based on an original story by Irwin Gielgud commissioned by producer Jerry Bresler. Director Joseph Newman and Bresler had previously worked together in the shorts department at MGM. Ann Blyth was originally announced for the female lead. ........

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